WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump criticized judges for opposing his government spending cuts.
He expressed hope that judges allow him to fulfill his electoral mandate.
Trump made these remarks while signing executive orders at the White House.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk was present during the event.
The U.S. president addressed the media about his concerns.
Fraud Allegations
Trump claimed that large-scale fraud is taking place.
He questioned how judges could prevent investigations into fraudulent activities.
He stated that he always respects judicial rulings.
However, he acknowledged that appealing court decisions often causes delays.
Trump insisted that government agencies must be allowed to conduct fraud investigations.
Criticism of USAID
The president labeled USAID as a corrupt institution.
He criticized any judicial decision limiting executive oversight of government actions.
Trump said such rulings would negatively impact the country’s governance.
He argued that a government without oversight is dangerous.
Trump emphasized that executive officials must have the right to review operations.
Musk’s Support
Elon Musk defended the government’s efficiency-related department.
He supported Trump’s stance on financial oversight and reform.
Musk highlighted issues within the Treasury Department’s payment systems.
He promised improvements in the department’s financial operations.
Musk stressed the need for fixing payment processing inefficiencies.
Media Interaction
Musk addressed journalists about his past statements on funding for Palestinians.
He admitted that some of his previous claims might be incorrect.
Trump and Musk stood together in advocating government transparency.
They both called for more accountability in financial processes.
The discussion reinforced their shared views on government efficiency.
