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Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trumpsaid on Thursday that it would create a commission on government efficiency headed by supporter of billionaire Elon Musk if he wins the election on November 5.

Trump has been discussing the idea of ​​creating a government efficiency commission with his advisers for months, sources said. Reuters.

But his speech Thursday to the Economic Club of New York was the first time he publicly endorsed the idea. It was also the first time Trump said Musk had agreed to lead the body.

«I’m going to create a commission on government efficiency. “He is charged with conducting a comprehensive financial review and audit of the performance of the entire federal government and recommending fundamental reforms,” ​​Trump said.

Musk said in a podcast on August 19 that he had spoken with the former president about the matter and that he would be interested in joining the body, which he confirmed on Thursday.

“I look forward to serving the United States if the opportunity arises,” Musk wrote on X. “You don’t need a salary, a title, or recognition.”.

Trump has frequently blamed Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, the US vice president, for rising prices on everyday goods during Joe Biden’s presidency.

While overall inflation has slowed over the past two years, many American consumers remain unhappy with the higher prices they pay for food, gasoline and other goods, according to opinion polls.

Most voters view Trump as a more competent manager of the economy, but his lead over Harris on that issue is eroding, polls show.

Reuters