EPISODE · Nov 22, 2024 · 6 MIN
The scope and potential pitfalls of Trump's and Musk's plans for spending cuts
from Özel masallah podcast · host Sara Elfakhari
Among President-elect Trump's promises for his second term is a pledge to slash federal spending. He appointed Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech company founder, to run an advisory commission. This week, the pair said they're aiming to cut $500 million in annual spending, but there are big questions about that. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Maya MacGuineas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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Among President-elect Trump's promises for his second term is a pledge to slash federal spending. He appointed Elon Musk, the world's richest man, and Vivek Ramaswamy, a biotech company founder, to run an advisory commission. This week, the pair said they're aiming to cut $500 million in annual spending, but there are big questions about that. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Maya MacGuineas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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The scope and potential pitfalls of Trump's and Musk's plans for spending cuts
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