The X owner is spearheading the US president’s efforts to cut costs and bureaucracy in government, which has already seen the US Aid Agency for International Development targeted.
Speaking to Fox News’s chief political anchor Bret Baier, the president gave Mr Musk his full backing.
Named the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), its aim is to find ways to sack federal workers, cut programmes and cut federal regulations.
However, there have been suggestions the Tesla chief’s access to government systems could pose a threat to national security.
When asked if he trusted him, Mr Trump added: “Trust Elon? He’s not gaining anything.
“In fact, I wonder how he can devote the time to it – he’s so into it.
