Musk and Trump defend Doge cuts, say they plan to ‘restore will of the people’ – follow live

Next on their joint interview on Fox, Trump and Musk are asked how they view their critics.

They both assert that critics who accuse the administration of violating the US constitution are actually the ones violating the document.

“It’s always the first thing. ‘It’s a violation of the constitution,'” Trump says, imitating his critics.

“It’s a con job.”

Trump also hits out at the press, naming news organisations including MSNBC, the Associated Press (AP), PBS and CBS in particular, claiming that they publish incorrect information

“They’re horrible people,” he says about some of the journalists.

The AP has recently been shut out of several of Trump’s news conferences and other White House coverage. The administration opposes the news agency’s decision to continue to use the term Gulf of Mexico rather than Gulf of America for the body of water to the south of the United States.

Hannity then asks Musk and Trump about the administration sweeping cuts to US government spending, which proponents have said is about boosting government efficiency, while critics have warned the steep slashes could have significant repercussions both in the US and internationally.

Musk says he wants to save US taxpayer money – saying the cost-cutting moves come down to “competence and caring”.