Elon Musk calls for US government to ‘delete entire agencies’

Elon Musk speaks during an event in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (Photo/Alex Brandon)

Elon Musk has said the US needs to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government.

Mr Musk has consolidated control over large swaths of the government with President Donald Trump’s blessing since assuming leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).