Donald Trump actually said...

"Trump told top members of his administration that Musk was empowered to make recommendations to the departments but not to issue unilateral decisions on staffing and policy."

"NATO has to pay more."

"We’re hoping that he’ll extend those cuts this year."

"There will always be a little short-term interruption. I don't think it's going to be big, but the countries and companies that have been ripping us aren't particularly happy with what I'm doing."