Trump Urges Musk to Balance Federal Workforce Cuts with Precision

The U.S. President calls for a measured approach to layoffs led by Elon Musk's efficiency task force, emphasizing the need to retain top talent.

Elon Musk, heading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), is overseeing significant layoffs in U.S. federal agencies.
President Donald Trump praised the cost-cutting initiative but stressed the importance of precision in determining who stays and who goes.
Trump described the approach as using a 'scalpel instead of an axe' to ensure the retention of the most productive employees.
The layoffs have sparked backlash, with numerous lawsuits filed and public opinion polls showing majority disapproval of the cuts.
This marks the first time Trump has publicly set boundaries for Musk's cost-reduction efforts, responding to growing criticism.