Musk claims 80% agreement with Trump, cites efficiency role

Elon Musk has described his relationship with President Donald Trump as close, stating in multiple interviews that they agree on about 80% of major issues, particularly on reducing government waste and upholding the rule of law. Serving as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk has overseen sweeping cuts across federal agencies, resulting in significant layoffs and controversy over the impact on public services. Musk and Trump both claim that criticism of their efforts, including accusations of extremism or Nazi sympathies, are part of coordinated propaganda and character assassination campaigns. Musk, who previously supported Barack Obama and Democrats, cited a shift toward free speech concerns and opposition to the Biden administration’s policies as reasons for his alignment with Trump. Despite backlash and legal scrutiny of DOGE's actions, Trump has openly invited Musk to remain in his advisory role for as long as he wishes, while Musk plans to scale back his government involvement. Both figures continue to dismiss media criticisms, emphasizing their shared agenda and resilience against what they label as legacy media attacks.