President Trump insists he trusts Elon Musk to overhaul the federal government and expressed awe at the tech titan’s work ethic while reaffirming his next targets — the Education Department and Pentagon.
“I ran on this,” Trump, 78, told Fox News’ Bret Baier in a preview clip of his Super Bowl interview, referring to his administration’s efforts to root out government waste. “I’ve had a great help with Elon Musk, who’s been terrific.”
NEW: Trump visibly surprised after Fox News' Bret Baier asks him if he trusts Elon Musk, says he is going to send Musk after the Department of Education next.
Baier: "Bottom line, you say you trust [Elon]?"
Trump: "Trust Elon? He's not gaining anything. In fact, I wonder how he… pic.twitter.com/zZlxetgc7H
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 9, 2025
