Mon Dec 30 11:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Sununu Defends Musk’s Role in Trump Administration, Predicts Fiscal Restraint

**Concord, NH** – Outgoing New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) has defended Elon Musk’s involvement with the incoming Trump administration, dismissing concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Sununu argued that Musk’s vast wealth renders him immune to the influence of government contracts. “Everyone has a conflict of interest at some level,” Sununu stated, adding that Musk is “so rich, he’s so removed from the potential financial influence.”

Sununu, who shares Musk’s engineering background and fiscal conservatism, expressed optimism about Musk’s ability to streamline government spending. He highlighted the potential of a newly proposed (though not yet actual) Department of Government Efficiency, suggesting that states have already achieved similar efficiencies that Washington could emulate.

Sununu also offered a cautiously optimistic outlook on the Trump administration’s fiscal policies. He attributed past spending issues to Trump’s initial lack of understanding of Congress’ workings and suggested that a more professional team surrounding the President this time around, along with the inclusion of outside advisors like Musk, could lead to improved fiscal responsibility. He pointed to a strengthened group of fiscal hawks within the Republican party in Congress, willing to challenge spending increases, as a further positive sign. Sununu cited Musk’s recent involvement in opposing a bipartisan government funding bill as an example of this influence.

Despite previously criticizing Trump, Sununu now anticipates a more fiscally responsible administration, particularly given the narrower Republican majority in the House. Sununu himself is leaving office to pursue opportunities in the private sector.

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