On Monday evening local time, former US President Donald Trump held a live conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the X platform. Musk offered to play a role in helping cut federal spending during Trump's second administration, suggesting that the world's richest man is increasingly integrating himself into US politics. Musk called for a government commission to ensure that taxpayer money is used effectively, and said he was willing to play a role in the process. Musk said, "I'm happy to help on such a commission, and if it's established, I'm happy." Trump praised Musk for the idea.