• Elon Musk's appointment to head a non-governmental commission aimed at reducing federal spending raises concerns about the feasibility of cutting $2 trillion from the budget, especially when most of the discretionary budget is allocated to defense.
• The Pentagon has consistently failed audits, showcasing a lack of accountability in defense spending, with advocates suggesting that significant cuts could begin there given its overwhelming share of the budget.
• Despite Musk's ambitious goals, there is skepticism about his capacity to achieve substantial cuts due to his ties to the defense sector and Trump's contradictory call for increased military funding.

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