Elon Musk and Donald Trump: Reshaping Government Spending and Power Dynamics in 2024
Elon Musk's engagement with Donald Trump centers on a shared vision of drastically reducing federal government spending and regulations. Musk has been appointed by Trump to lead the newly formed "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE). His role involves conducting audits of federal agencies and proposing cuts to eliminate what he views as wasteful expenditures, potentially amounting to trillions of dollars. Musk's involvement aligns with his broader interests, as his companies like Tesla and SpaceX operate in heavily regulated and federally subsidized sectors Musk sees opportunities to reshape policies affecting electric vehicles (EVs), artificial intelligence, and other sectors where his companies are prominent. For example, while reducing government EV subsidies could challenge Tesla’s competitors, it might ultimately benefit Tesla by creating a more competitive market landscape This partnership, however, has drawn criticism for potential conflicts of interes...