President Donald Trump recently made it clear that his cabinet secretaries will have the final say in staffing decisions within their departments, rather than his close ally, Elon Musk. This announcement came during a meeting where Trump emphasized the importance of putting America first and achieving historical levels of success with the help of his administration.
In a social media post, Trump declared, “The Golden Age of America has just begun!” He highlighted the accomplishments of his administration over the past six weeks, asserting that they have delivered on promises like no other administration before. He also praised the success of DOGE, referring to it as a tool for cost-cutting and staffing efficiency.
Trump instructed his cabinet members to be precise in their staffing decisions, suggesting they should use a “scalpel” rather than a “hatchet” to make necessary cuts. He reassured them that they have the authority to decide who stays and who goes as they become more familiar with their teams.
Reports indicate that during the meeting, Trump reiterated to his cabinet that Musk’s role is advisory and that he does not have the power to make unilateral decisions. Musk himself described the meeting as “very productive” on social media.
The president expressed his commitment to ongoing discussions, stating that these meetings will occur every two weeks until staffing issues are resolved. He emphasized the goal of keeping the best and most productive employees while streamlining operations.
Overall, the tone of the meeting was positive, with Trump noting that the relationships among those present are strong. Everyone involved shares a common goal: to make America great again.