Musk admits mistakes

ELON Musk has acknowledged his drive to make swift and extensive cuts to the US federal government has made mistakes, but insists they will be "fixed quickly."

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Mr Musk stood next to the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office with his young son as President Donald Trump praised his work with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), saying they have found "shocking" evidence of wasteful spending.

The president signed an executive order to expand Mr Musk's influence and continue downsizing the federal workforce.

Despite concerns that he is amassing unaccountable power with little transparency, Mr Musk described himself as an open book as he took questions from reporters for the first time since joining the Trump administration as a employee.