(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a decision both anticipated and surprising, President Trump has asserted his administration’s hierarchy by reminding his Cabinet that their authority surpasses that of Elon Musk.
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Musk’s consultation role is limited to recommendations without dictating policy decisions.
Trump’s directive aimed to clear any confusion over Musk’s influence within the administration, highlighting an adherence to constitutional values and accountability.
On March 6, 2025, President Trump held a Cabinet meeting addressing concerns over Elon Musk’s role in government.
The meeting tackled significant cost-cutting measures amid criticisms involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Trump clarified that although Musk could propose ideas, the final decision-making rested with department heads.
Sources within the administration revealed that Trump’s clear emphasis on hierarchical leadership sought to prevent any autocratic influence by non-elected officials.
Elon Musk’s presence at the Cabinet meeting symbolized collaboration, but with defined limits.
Trump affirmed his approach to making staffing changes with precision, comparing it to using a “scalpel” rather than a “hatchet.”
The President noted that while Musk faced legal challenges over workforce reduction, Cabinet secretaries would make the ultimate staffing decisions.
Trump further acknowledged ongoing legal scrutiny concerning DOGE’s actions, ensuring the policy alignments stayed within the constitutional framework.
“As the Secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various Departments, they can be very precise as to who will remain, and who will go. We say the ‘scalpel’ rather than the ‘hatchet.’ The combination of them, Elon, DOGE, and other great people will be able to do things at a historic level,” President Donald Trump stated.
The meeting also addressed the backlash from Republican lawmakers’ constituents over DOGE layoffs.
Some departments, like the CDC, were forced to rehire employees following court rulings against DOGE’s actions.
The President’s guidance designates a supportive role for Musk in workforce reductions, while retaining decisions with Cabinet secretaries.
This strategy seeks to maintain productive staff and ensure departmental efficiency without compromising legal integrity, Politico reports.
Even as Trump expressed support for Musk, he took regulatory actions to affirm administrative control.
Reports indicate tensions between Musk’s department and federal agencies over his controversial staffing decisions.
Trump’s guidance underscores the importance of having department-led governance in federal operations, hinting at possible internal adjustments for consistent compliance with established protocols.
Musk, who acknowledged his past missteps, agreed with Trump’s reinforced directive.
“You’re in charge of your departments, not Elon Musk,” the president said.
President Trump’s message was a rare public curtailing of Elon Musk’s authority as he moves to help reshape the federal government, at times stepping on the Cabinet secretaries’ toes. https://t.co/X4wxbOscgj
— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 7, 2025
The administration is undergoing significant legal inquiries questioning DOGE’s authority under Musk.
Critics argue that DOGE might have overstepped, raising questions about its actions’ constitutionality.
Several lawsuits allege unconstitutional power granted to a non-Senate-confirmed official, further catalyzing the necessity for Trump’s intervention.
The meeting, aimed at mending departmental discord, seeks to streamline government processes while respecting foundational legal structures.
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