On Wednesday, February 26, local time, U.S. President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term. During the meeting, the president not only strongly endorsed Elon Musk but also hinted at possibly firing federal employees who did not respond to government efficiency survey emails.
According to reports, when asked if cabinet members were satisfied with Musk, Trump stated:
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“Is anyone unhappy with Elon? If so, we’ll kick him out of here.”
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No cabinet members objected, and they responded with laughter and applause. Trump also emphasized:
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“They have a lot of respect for Elon and for what he’s doing. Some people may disagree a bit, but I have to say, for the most part, you could say everyone is not only satisfied but excited.”
“He (Musk) has sacrificed a lot.”
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On the day of the meeting, Musk wore a black &#34;MAGA (Make America Great Again)&#34; hat, and in response to Trump's praise, he humbly stated that he was merely providing “humble technical support” to the federal government.
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As the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk promised to find $1 trillion in savings from the federal government's annual spending of about $7 trillion, equivalent to a reduction of about 15% in expenditures.
He warned:
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“If we don’t do this, America will go bankrupt.”
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<h2>Endorsing Musk's Weekly Report Initiative, Continuing to Push for Cuts</h2>
During the meeting, Trump defended Musk's request for federal employees to submit “weekly reports” last weekend.
Trump warned that over 1 million federal employees had not responded to Musk's request to list their work achievements from the previous week, and these individuals “are on the edge and may be fired.”
Musk described this initiative as a “pulse check” aimed at ensuring government employees have “a pulse and two neurons,” and not a “high threshold.”
Currently, agency leaders are developing plans to reduce workforce size and cut spending.
For example, Trump revealed that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to cut the agency's workforce by 65%, while the government also plans to transfer the responsibilities of the Department of Education to the states.
Public information shows that the last time the U.S. government achieved a budget surplus was in 2001. According to the Congressional Budget Office, if the tax cuts passed by Trump in 2017 are extended and new tax cut plans are not implemented, the deficit for the fiscal year 2027 will reach $1.7 trillion.
<h2>Considering 25% Tariffs on the EU, Possible Delay in Tariff Policies for Canada and Mexico</h2>
On trade policy, Trump stated that he is considering imposing a 25% tariff on EU cars and other products, claiming that the purpose of the EU's establishment is to “deceive America.”
Regarding the 25% tariffs originally set to take effect on March 4 for Mexico and Canada, Trump seems to suggest a possible postponement until April 2.
On the upcoming U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement, Trump introduced that the U.S. &#34;will cooperate with Ukraine on rare earths.&#34; The U.S. hopes to recover the $350 billion allocated to Ukraine by reaching a mineral agreement.
However, Trump did not commit to using U.S. military resources to protect Ukraine. &#34;I will not make security guarantees,&#34; Trump said, noting that Europe will deploy peacekeeping forces in the country.
<h2>&#34;Gold Card&#34; applicants are not required to commit to creating jobs</h2>
In response to the previously mentioned new employment immigration visa &#34;Gold Card,&#34; Trump further revealed relevant details at the meeting.
Trump stated that the program will launch in about two weeks, and the revenue generated can be used to pay off national debt, and applicants for the program are not required to commit to creating jobs in the U.S.

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Trump stated that Musk "sacrificed a lot," and everyone is "not only very satisfied with his work but also very excited." He also warned that those who do not submit weekly reports as required "may be fired." In addition, Trump revealed that he is considering imposing a 25% tariff on the European Union, and the tariff policies for Canada and Mexico may be postponed until April 2

- On February 26, President Trump held his first cabinet meeting of his second term, endorsing Elon Musk and hinting at potential firings of federal employees who did not respond to efficiency surveys.  
- Musk, leading the Department of Government Efficiency, promised to find $1 trillion in savings from the federal budget, warning that failure to do so could lead to U.S. bankruptcy.  
- Trump also discussed potential 25% tariffs on EU products and hinted at delaying tariffs on Mexico and Canada, while introducing a new immigration visa program that does not require job creation commitments.

"Exclusive Love" for Musk! During his first cabinet meeting, Trump specifically asked: Is there anyone dissatisfied with Elon? If so, get them out