In a contentious Cabinet meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with Elon Musk, who accused him of failing to reduce staff effectively. Musk's remarks came as a surprise to Rubio, who had been fuming over Musk's interference in government agencies, including the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, which Rubio managed. Responding to Musk's claims, Rubio pointed out that over 1,500 State Department employees had taken buyouts, arguing that these layoffs counted rather than showy firings. Rubio detailed his plans for reorganizing the State Department, aiming to assert his control and address Musk's criticisms.
Marco Rubio expressed his frustration towards Elon Musk over accusations related to staff layoffs, defending his record of personnel changes and presenting his reorganization plans.
In a heated Cabinet meeting, Musk criticized Rubio for not implementing firings, while Rubio highlighted the significant reduction in staff at the State Department already achieved.
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