Opinion: Elon Musk is forcing economic austerity on Americans. That isn’t a path to prosperity. - MarketWatch
1. Musk advocates austerity in the U.S. to avoid bankruptcy. 2. Austerity is seen as politically motivated, targeting public spending. 3. Past austerity measures have led to economic shrinkage and increased debt. 4. The U.S. economy currently shows growth, complicating austerity's justification. 5. Austerity's impact could be politically hazardous for the Republican base.