President Trump Praises Elon Musk's Efficiency and Critiques Zelensky's Financial Maneuvers
President Donald Trump recently lauded Elon Musk’s significant contributions to government efficiency while sharply criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s financial dealings under the Biden administration.
In a recent interview on Fox News Channel’s ‘Sunday Morning Futures,’ President Donald Trump did not hold back in expressing his admiration for the work of Elon Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite critics suggesting friction between the two, Trump was quick to defend Musk, emphasizing the astounding discoveries made under his leadership. ‘What Elon Musk and DOGE have been able to uncover is unbelievable,’ Trump stated, highlighting the exposure of fraudulent contracts amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. This revelation, according to Trump, included wasteful spending on items such as transgender surgery on mice, underscoring what he described as a ‘scam’ within government spending.
Trump also touched on the significant workforce reductions Musk suggested, which ranged from 50% to 70%, a move that starkly contrasts with the typical 4% cuts. ‘He’s done a great job,’ Trump reiterated, showing his support for Musk’s bold approach to cutting government waste.
On the international front, Trump was less complimentary towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. During the same interview, he accused Zelensky of exploiting the United States financially under the Biden administration, likening it to ’taking candy from a baby.’ Trump expressed his frustration over the perceived lack of gratitude from Zelensky, despite the U.S. providing him with $350 billion in aid, compared to Europe’s $100 billion. ‘I was the one that gave him the javelins that was able to knock down all the tights. Obama gave nothing,’ Trump boasted, underscoring his belief that the situation in Ukraine would have been different under his presidency.
These comments from Trump come at a time when the Democratic Party’s response to his policies and speeches has been under scrutiny. Senator Adam Schiff criticized the Democrats for their ’lack of coordinated response’ to Trump’s State of the Union address, suggesting it shifted focus away from critical issues such as the high cost of living. Schiff’s remarks highlight a broader sentiment within the party about the need for a more unified and strategic approach in countering Trump’s narrative and policy proposals.