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Elon Musk listens as United States President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with US House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC.

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The Department of Government Efficiency, which even bears the tongue-in-cheek nickname DOGE, is a great example.

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Here are some of the most hotly debatedbudget cuts since the start of Trumps second term.

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The move is controversial for a number of reasons, but it all may come down to perspective.

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As its name suggests, it was designed to help protect consumers from financial exploitation.

But on Feb. 7, 2025, Elon Musk tweeted CFPB RIP onX.

Part of what makes this assault controversial is that it may directly benefit Musk himself.

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Ostensibly, most Americans can agree that cutting wasteful spending from government operations is a positive.

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