Elon Musk Faces Backlash as Government Advisor While Ex-NFL Star Defends Him
Le’Veon Bell criticizes Musk's detractors as the Department of Government Efficiency reports $65 billion in savings.
- Elon Musk, appointed lead advisor for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has faced criticism over his role in reducing government waste and improving efficiency.
- DOGE has announced $65 billion in savings achieved through measures like fraud detection, contract renegotiations, and workforce reductions.
- Former NFL player Le’Veon Bell publicly defended Musk on social media, calling out critics for questioning Musk’s intelligence and contributions.
- Federal employees have expressed concerns over Musk's email request for detailed work information, which Trump described as 'somewhat voluntary' but implied non-compliance could result in termination.
- Musk’s role has sparked polarized reactions, with supporters praising his achievements in technology and critics questioning his suitability for a government advisory position.