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Checking in on Elon Musk, 100 days into Trump's term

Nearly 100 days since the start of the second Trump administration, we take a look at one of President Trump’s closest allies, Elon Musk, who was tasked with slashing government spending. Since then, he has cut hundreds of employees from the federal government, leaving uncertainty in his wake.

Host Robin Young hears from Bobby Allyn, technology correspondent for NPR.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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