Rick Scott and Howard Lutnick reinforced US President Donald Trump’s stance on Elon Musk’s influence. Scott said, \”Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people\” Scott’s remarks followed a tense Cabinet meeting where administration officials voiced concerns about Musk’s interference in staffing and policy decisions within their agencies. Trump clarified that DOGE’s role is advisory, with Cabinet officials retaining final authority over staffing, policies and implementation. Trump’s revised guidelines for DogE follow Musk’s initiatives for extensive redundancies and proposals to eliminate numerous government agencies, causing distress amongst federal employees. “You have the best technologist and richest guy in the world saying ‘I’ll help you,’ come on, we want his help,” said Commerce Secretary Lutick. ‘What President Trump made clear, is that Elon is your partner. That is what we like,’ said Lutnik. ‘He’s your partner in technology, he’re your. partner in thought, he’s your partners in doing.’