As U.S. debt surges past $36 trillion, Elon Musk and President-elect Trump face a ticking clock to prevent financial disaster. Musk’s stark warning, “Major and immediate action is needed to prevent America from going bankrupt,” highlights the urgency. With DOGE tasked to slash unnecessary spending and stabilize the economy, Musk aims for up to $2 trillion in cuts. Will this bold move avert catastrophe or is America on the brink of an economic black hole?