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- Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending (newsbreak.com)
Sanders Praises Musk’s Defense Spending Reduction Plans
Senator Bernie Sanders has commended Elon Musk’s plans to cut defense spending through his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Sanders criticized the Pentagon for failing its seventh consecutive audit and losing billions of dollars.
Musk’s Response
Musk responded with American flag emojis, indicating his agreement. Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna also expressed support for working with DOGE on reducing waste and fraud.
Failed Audits
Congress has mandated that the Defense Department pass an audit by 2028. However, the Pentagon has repeatedly failed to meet this requirement.
Common Ground
Sanders and Musk have found common ground on reducing the cost of diabetes and weight loss drugs. Musk expressed support for Sanders’ remarks on the issue.
Sanders’ Criticism
Despite their agreement on certain issues, Sanders has criticized Musk for his wealth, campaign donations to Donald Trump, and government contracts for SpaceX.
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