Elon Musk Challenges F-35 Jets, Advocates for Armed Drones
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Elon Musk criticized the F-35 fighter jet program, advocating for drones over manned aircraft, which could create tension with President-elect Donald Trump, a supporter of the F-35. Musk's comments come as he co-leads a new advisory group focused on reducing government inefficiency, influencing defense producers. The F-35, the most expensive defense program, faces scrutiny amid rising drone use. Meanwhile, Trump continues to fill his administration, with new appointments and plans for economic legislation, as Republicans strategize to advance his agenda in Congress.
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