President Donald Trump convened the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on February 26, 2025, at the White House.
A central focus of the meeting was the administration’s commitment to reducing federal spending and streamlining government operations.
Elon Musk, appointed as Chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), played a prominent role in the discussions.
Musk received unanimous support from Cabinet members for his initiatives aimed at cutting government expenditures by $1 trillion annually.
He acknowledged a recent misstep where DOGE temporarily halted Ebola prevention funding during an outbreak in Uganda but emphasized the swift correction of the error.
Musk stated, “Mistakes are inevitable, but our focus remains on rapid and effective action.
President Trump reinforced Musk’s authority, warning that federal employees who failed to comply with efficiency directives could face termination.
He highlighted that over a million federal workers had responded to a recent mandate to report their weekly accomplishments, suggesting that non-respondents might be dismissed.