Trump backs a Musk-led efficiency commission to audit the entire government

Donald Trump announced plans to create a government efficiency commission to audit the entire federal government, an idea suggested by billionaire Elon Musk, who would lead it. The commission aims to recommend "drastic reforms" and develop a plan to eliminate fraud and improper payments within six months, potentially saving trillions of dollars. Trump also pledged to cut 10 government regulations for every new regulation implemented if he's elected in November. Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, has become an increasingly vocal supporter of Trump's bid to return to the White House. Trump and Musk discussed a role for the entrepreneur in a second Trump administration during a streamed conversation on X last month. Musk suggested he would serve without pay, title, or recognition. Trump and Musk have shifted from being bitter rivals to unlikely allies over the span of one election season. Musk formally endorsed Trump two days after his assassination attempt last month. Presidents have made various efforts to reform government over the years, including the National Partnership for Reinventing Government created during Bill Clinton's presidency.