Musk admits mistakes have been made in drive to make government cuts

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk, joined by his son X Æ A-Xii, speaks in the Oval Office at the White House (Alex Brandon/AP)

Elon Musk has acknowledged his drive to make swift and extensive cuts to the US federal government has made mistakes, but insists they will be “fixed quickly”.

Mr Musk stood next to the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with his young son as President Donald Trump praised his work with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying they have found “shocking” evidence of wasteful spending.