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Maria Villarroel

Trump Tells Cabinet Members They're in Charge of Departments, Not Elon Musk, as He Restricts DOGE's Power

Trump met with Cabinet members to assert them that they are in charge of their departments, not Musk. The billionaire was present in the meeting.

As Elon Musk's legal battle over the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) leadership continues, President Donald Trump told his Cabinet members that they run their own departments, not the billionaire entrepreneur.

Two administration officials told Politico that Trump told members of his administration on Thursday that Musk is empowered to make recommendations on their departments but not to issue unilateral decisions on staffing and policy. Musk was also in the room.

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