Musk's Spending Cuts: More Trim Than Chainsaw

Elon Musk's efforts to cut U.S. federal spending have resulted in modest savings of about $19 billion over four months, far below his initial goal of $2 trillion, with some cuts being reversed or delayed due to legal and procedural issues. The overall impact shows a slight increase in government spending, driven by rising debt interest and ongoing costs, despite targeted reductions in agencies like Education and USAID.