This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing Reuters. This information comes from Kontrakty.UA.
The agency highlights that the call was made despite outrage in the United States regarding layoffs and significant budget cuts.
"Elon is doing a great job, but I would like him to be more aggressive. Remember, we need to save the country, but ultimately make it greater than ever before. MAGA!" Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
The agency notes that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is an entity established by Trump. It encompasses all federal government agencies, resulting in the dismissal of tens of thousands of federal employees, ranging from scientists to park rangers, mostly those who were on probation.
It is worth mentioning 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.