Special adviser showed instinctive feel for authoritarianism as he addressed the president’s first full cabinet meeting

Summary

Trump held his first cabinet meeting, featuring Elon Musk and DOGE.

Critics note the cabinet’s lack of diversity and Musk’s failed efficiency claims, including deleted savings reports and mistakenly cutting Ebola prevention.

The meeting showcased fawning praise, with Musk calling it “literally the best cabinet ever.”

Critics compare the atmosphere to authoritarian leadership, noting DOGE ignores major spending like oil subsidies and defense contracts.