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Trump's aggressive spending cuts powered by Elon Musk’s Doge team

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New York Post politics reporter Ryan King breaks down President Trump's aggressive spending cuts across the federal government, led by his executive powers and supported by Elon Musk’s Doge team. The Trump administration has targeted wasteful spending by eliminating over 104 DEI contracts, canceling more than 50 consulting agreements, and slashing subscriptions and lease costs—all in an effort to save billions of dollars. There have also been cuts to significant funding channels such as UNRWA and U.S. Aid, highlighting controversial decisions on international aid and federal spending reallocation.

King further analyzes the bold moves made during Trump’s latest tenure, from canceling multimillion-dollar contracts to proposing a federal employee buyout aimed at saving up to $100 billion annually. DOGE has proven valuable to the administration’s strategy to consolidate government functions and cut costs, shaking up 'business as usual' when it comes to political reform, government spending, and the rapidly evolving landscape of U.S. fiscal policy.

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