The White House is set to deliver a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress next week, aiming to codify spending cuts spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The proposal targets $8.3 billion in foreign aid, including funds for USAID and the African Development Foundation, and $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. Once submitted, Congress has 45 days to act on the package, a critical step to formalize DOGE’s efforts to streamline federal spending.
In the coming days, legacy media will try to convince you that President Trump and Elon Musk are no longer friends and that’s why Musk left. What they won’t tell you is that Elon was a Special Government Employee, limited to 130 days of service and that term ends tomorrow.
As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 29, 2025
The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.
Elon Musk, whose term as a Special Government Employee has expired, announced he is stepping down from his role leading DOGE. He expressed gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity to tackle wasteful spending, emphasizing that DOGE’s mission will continue to strengthen. However, the package represents only a fraction of the $150 billion in savings DOGE claimed, falling short of Musk’s initial multitrillion-dollar ambitions. The modest scope has sparked debate, with some questioning whether Congress will pass the cuts, given past resistance to similar proposals.
Legacy media is trying to frame Elon’s departure from DOGE as the result of a falling out with Trump.
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) May 29, 2025
-Elon was a special govt employee
-Special govt employees can serve 130 days
-130 days after January 20th is May 30th, this Friday.
They are either retarded or think you are. https://t.co/qim94zjc5W
Trump supporters are frustrated with Congress, accusing lawmakers of stalling by taking endless breaks instead of acting swiftly to enshrine DOGE’s work. Critics like Sen. Rand Paul have voiced disappointment, arguing that if Congress cannot cut $9.4 billion, it lacks the resolve for larger fiscal reforms. House Speaker Mike Johnson, however, signaled readiness to advance DOGE’s recommendations, potentially through this package or future appropriations.
The rescissions face an uphill battle. Cuts to NPR and PBS have historically been contentious, and some GOP senators from farm states oppose slashing USAID programs that support U.S. agricultural exports. Legal challenges also loom, with NPR considering action against prior executive orders targeting its funding. As Musk steps back to focus on Tesla, the fight to make DOGE’s vision permanent rests with a divided Congress, leaving Trump’s base anxious for results.