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Bernie Sanders Backs Elon Musk on Pentagon Budget Criticism and Efficiency Overhaul

Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Elon Musk's call for cuts to the Pentagon's $886 billion budget amid repeated audit failures, supporting new efficiency initiatives.

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Updated: Dec 1st, 2024, 9:34 PM ET

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Sen. Bernie Sanders publicly supported Elon Musk's critiques of the Pentagon's $886 billion budget, which failed its 7th audit. Sanders advocates for cuts, aligning with Musk's vision for government efficiency through the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which Musk co-heads. Both Sanders and Rep. Ro Khanna express readiness to collaborate on reducing waste, recognizing bipartisan concerns regarding defense spending accountability.

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