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Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending


Published on 2024-12-02 03:00:47 - Brian Stokes
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  • Bernie Sanders praises DOGE boss Elon Musk over defense spending - The veteran Democratic Senator, from Vermont, tweeted criticism for the department on Sunday, claiming it had managed to 'lose track

The article from MSN discusses Senator Bernie Sanders' unexpected praise for Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, regarding Musk's stance on U.S. defense spending. Sanders, known for his progressive views, commended Musk for criticizing the excessive military budget, which Musk has described as "absurd" and in need of reevaluation. Musk has suggested that the U.S. should focus more on domestic issues like infrastructure, education, and healthcare rather than continuously increasing military expenditures. This rare alignment of views between Sanders, a democratic socialist, and Musk, a tech mogul often at odds with progressive policies, highlights a bipartisan concern over the allocation of national resources. The article also touches on Musk's broader influence in politics, where he has previously engaged with both sides of the political spectrum, often stirring controversy with his outspoken opinions on various issues.

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