Elon Musk Meets with NSA Chief as Workforce Cuts Loom Over Intelligence Agencies

The billionaire and Trump administration advisor discusses alignment with administration priorities and potential reductions in staff and operations.

Elon Musk, tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency, visited the NSA and met with its director, General Timothy Haugh, on Wednesday.
The meeting reportedly focused on ensuring the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command align with the administration's priorities, including potential workforce reductions.
The NSA and other intelligence agencies, including the CIA, are exploring early retirement and buyout options to meet a federal workforce reduction target of 5-8% set by the Department of Defense.
Musk has previously called for an overhaul of the NSA, citing inefficiencies in government systems and operations.
Critics, including former intelligence officials and members of Congress, have raised concerns that rapid staff cuts could harm national security and undermine critical missions.