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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Elon Musk delivers remarks as he joins U.S. President Donald Trump for for an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed an executive order implementing the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) “workforce optimization initiative,” which, according to Trump, will encourage agencies to limit hiring and reduce the size of the federal government. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)