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On the recordMarch 5, 2025
So, I had a meeting and I said, I want the Cabinet members go first. Keep all the people you want, everybody that you need. If they can cut, it's better and if they don't cut, then Elon will do the cutting.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump discusses the role of Cabinet members in staffing decisions and suggests that Elon Musk may take over cuts if necessary.

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