This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Reuters. The information comes from Kontrakty.UA.
The agency notes that the call was made despite the outrage in the States regarding layoffs and significant budget cuts.
"Elon is doing great, but I would like him to be more aggressive. Remember, we need to save our country, but ultimately make it greater than ever before. MAGA!", - Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
The agency points out that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was established by Trump. It covers all federal government agencies, laying off tens of thousands of federal employees, ranging from scientists to park rangers, mostly those who were on probation.
Recall that The Pentagon announced today the reduction of 5,400 jobs as part of Trump's initiative to decrease the federal workforce. According to Reuters, the layoffs, which are set to occur next week, represent a small portion of the 50,000 jobs lost at the U.S. Department of Defense.