Elon Musk Receives Standing Ovation in Congress During Trump’s Speech

• Elon Musk Applauded in Congress During Trump’s Address
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On Tuesday, members of the Republican Party gave a standing ovation in Congress to tech magnate Elon Musk, who now leads the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This moment took place during Donald Trump’s address before a joint session of the legislature.

During his speech, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to reducing public spending and eliminating government waste.

«For this reason, I have created the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, who is present tonight in the gallery,» announced the president.

At that moment, Musk stood from his seat and received an enthusiastic standing ovation from Republican lawmakers, who celebrated his appointment and leadership.

Elon Musk Applauded in Congress During Trump’s Address

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Donald Trump praised the businessman and assured him that he is «doing a great job» leading the initiative.

Additionally, the president took the opportunity to list several federal programs that he labeled as «atrocious waste» and that his administration has since frozen.

Among these were foreign development projects and various subsidies that, according to him, do not directly benefit American citizens.

«The American people have given us a mandate for bold and profound change. For nearly 100 years, the federal bureaucracy has grown to crush our freedoms, inflate our deficits, and stifle America’s potential in every way possible» said Donald Trump.

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Trump also criticized what he called «astonishing levels of incompetence and likely fraud» in the Social Security system.

The president claimed that there are «about seven million Americans registered with ages between 110 and 129 years», a statement that the Social Security Administration itself has refuted.

Meanwhile, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under Elon Musk’s leadership, has implemented drastic measures to cut public spending.

The agency has been working to reduce the federal government’s structure, aligning with Trump’s campaign promises.

Among its most significant actions, DOGE has:
✔ Halted operations of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
✔ Promoted mass layoffs of federal employees
✔ Practically dismantled the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Budget Cuts and Political Reactions

Donald Trump boasted about his administration’s budget cuts, which have affected:

International humanitarian aid, student loans, funding for scientific and medical research, and food assistance programs.

While Republicans celebrated these cuts as a step toward a more efficient government, Democrats expressed concern over their impact, particularly on vulnerable communities.

The session continued with a clear divide between the two parties, reflecting the ongoing polarization surrounding Trump’s economic policies.

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