Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?

When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.

Why is Elon Musk so obsessed with 'ghost employees'?
Elon Musk delivers remarks during a Cabinet meeting held by President Trump at the White House on Feb. 26.

When Musk took over Twitter, he launched a payroll audit to root out dead workers getting paid. Now, Musk is launching the same campaign across the federal government.

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