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Goals beyond cost savings? Musk aims to catalyze economic growth—targeting 4-5% in real terms—through spending reductions of 3-4% of the economy, approximately a trillion dollars annually. He envisions lowering deficits from $2 trillion to $1 trillion, which would substantially reduce interest rates, easing debt burdens for the average American. This could translate into lower mortgage, car, and student loan payments.
He also advocates for a decentralized foreign policy, emphasizing that the U.S. should reduce interference abroad and focus inward, aligning with principles of sovereignty and stability. His skepticism extends to international regimes that involve unnecessary external meddling.