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Trump Defends Musk’s ‘Geniuses’ by Naming Random Federal Expenses

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The president said Elon Musk and his “12 geniuses” could uncover $1 trillion in “fraud.” So far, there’s little context for the claims.

David Gardner
David Gardner 

Chief National Correspondent

Trump says he is uncovering billions of dollars in fraud.
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David Gardner

David Gardner

Chief National Correspondent

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