Policy

Musk layoffs shredding US energy capability, say insiders

Firings continue across key federal agencies could hobble President’s drive to American ‘energy dominance’

Elon Musk wields a chainsaw at a conference. The Tesla CEO has been leading Donald Trump's federal cost reduction drive.
Elon Musk wields a chainsaw at a conference. The Tesla CEO has been leading Donald Trump's federal cost reduction drive.Photo: Andrew Harnik
US Offshore Wind Editor, Recharge
Published 4 March 2025, 17:17Updated 4 March 2025, 17:29
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