Elon Musk launches his ‘government by tweet’
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk launches his ‘government by tweet’

Politico  

Governance by social media is back, with one key twist. POLITICO’s Robin Bravender reported this afternoon on Musk’s continued efforts to do government-by-posting, boosting his own proposals to “shrink government overreach” and stating his resolve to “ensure … maniacally dedicated small-government revolutionaries join this administration.” Musk isn’t ignoring Capitol Hill, either: He ran a poll regarding who should become Senate majority leader that featured, naturally, his preferred candidate Sen. Rick Scott running away with the competition. With Trump muted, if no longer muzzled, on the platform that still serves as the “digital town square” for Washington and capitals across the world, a second Trump administration’s digital face might less resemble the personal, top-down character of Trump 1.0, than the rapid-fire, reactive, right-coded flavor of Musk’s X circa 2024. Steven Livingston, director of the Institute for Data, Democracy and Politics at George Washington University, described X’s civic function as bridging that inchoate political energy with real-life activism and organizing, the platform serving as “a bullhorn that announces the opportunity to come out for a communal moment.” That’s exactly what Musk did in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, as a flood of pro-Trump propaganda swamped the platform and urged its users to turn their MAGA-posting into real-life civic action. “Send http://X.com links to friends, especially of actual source material, so that they know the truth of what’s going on,” Musk wrote this morning, pitching the platform as a superior and more truthful alternative to the “legacy media.” Trump used Twitter in his first term to dictate policy and messaging from the top down, like the 20th-century CEO that he is.

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Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate
1 day, 16 hours ago

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump on Monday called talks that he had ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk a “hoax”, and said that he will be the new president of the United States. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. “No, he’s not taking the …

Government shutdown: It's Elon Musk's world, and we're just living in it.
3 days, 3 hours ago

Government shutdown: It's Elon Musk's world, and we're just living in it.

Slate  

This is Totally Normal Quote of the Day, a feature highlighting a statement from the news that exemplifies just how extremely normal everything has become. “This bill should not pass.” —Elon Musk writing on X about the stopgap government funding bill H.R. In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, as Congress was scheduled to pass a bipartisan spending bill that …

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis
3 days, 9 hours ago

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of the US shutdown crisis, Elon Musk emerged as a significant influencer, wielding considerable power alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The world's richest person played a key role as the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown. But as House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans scrambled to pass …

Is Elon Musk becoming a kingmaker for govts across the world?
6 days, 13 hours ago

Is Elon Musk becoming a kingmaker for govts across the world?

India Today  

Tesla boss Elon Musk was one great force who powered Republican candidate Donald Trump's return to the White House. WHY NIGEL FARAGE MET ELON MUSK This donation might be Musk's attempt to empower Reform UK. Writing for The UK Telegraph, Farage said that Musk “left us in no doubt that he is right behind us” and discussed “ongoing negotiations” about …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
1 week ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE mission: Revolutionising governance on Capitol Hill

India Today  

WASHINGTON: It's DOGE time at the US Capitol. Billionaire Elon Musk arrived at Capitol Hill on Thursday, expected to be joined by fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, for meetings with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump's plans to “dismantle” the federal government. “I think that’ll be a great start to the whole process,” said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service

Raw Story  

Former Rep. Joe Walsh slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination. "Shame on anyone who doesn’t have a problem with the wealthiest man on the planet publicly sharing the individual names of government employees he wants fired," wrote Walsh, who went from being a Tea Party …

Elon Musk is already targeting government workers by name as he recommends mass firings
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk is already targeting government workers by name as he recommends mass firings

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk is already identifying specific government employees with “fake …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
4 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has shared his own disbelief that the government …

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'It's bad!' CNN panelist uses Elon Musk's own resume to shut down Republican's praise

Raw Story  

New York Times journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro on Monday shut down Republican operative Matt Gorman's praise of X CEO Elon Musk over his ambitions to drastically alter the federal government. During a panel discussion on CNN, Gorman argued that Musk and his so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" would find ways to "make government work better" — and then added that he …

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Al Jazeera  

Musk wants to slash US government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. For months, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been pushing for a department to slash United States government spending. On November 12, President-elect Donald Trump made his wish come true and announced that Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur …

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay
1 month ago

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay

The Independent  

We’ve all been there. Then this week it was Elon’s turn to play host to Don, as Trump flew with him to Texas to witness a successful test launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. Donald Trump and Elon Musk tucked into a McDonald’s on their way to New York That’s the outcome some have predicted. To many it is no longer …

Musk unleashes online army on federal workers. ‘A tough way to find out she’s losing her job.’
1 month ago

Musk unleashes online army on federal workers. ‘A tough way to find out she’s losing her job.’

Live Mint  

As co-director of President-elect Donald Trump’s nascent Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has wasted no time posting to his 205 million followers about specific government departments he views as bloated. One recent post by the billionaire zeroed in on Ashley Thomas, a little-known director of climate diversification at the U.S. International Development Finance Corp., after another user on Musk’s …

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?
1 month ago

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seems to have had a blazing row with Boris Epshteyn, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers over his influence over the Cabinet picks. Some Trump insiders are accusing Elon Musk of trying to act as ‘co-president.’ Image Credit: AFP Musk is famed for his manic working habits and self-described “hardcore” style, running his …

New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ Is Actually A Familiar Swamp Creature
1 month, 1 week ago

New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ Is Actually A Familiar Swamp Creature

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has named entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head a new initiative aimed at cutting federal spending. Everybody wants to be on a blue-ribbon committee.” In his Monday announcement about DOGE, Trump indicated it would not be a formal part of his administration, saying it would instead “provide advice and guidance …

Elon Musk: What a Twitter-style purge to the government might actually look like.
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk: What a Twitter-style purge to the government might actually look like.

Slate  

In anticipation of his second term, President-elect Donald Trump has already revived the good ol’ “flood the zone with shit” strategy, dropping daily announcements about the bonkers Cabinet picks he wants on his team. And if Trump is to be believed, Musk and Ramaswamy will merely “pave the way” for Trump’s administration to implement the recommendations and “dismantle Government Bureaucracy, …

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk to 'gameify' DOGE, create leaderboard for ‘insanely dumb’ spending of US tax dollars

Firstpost  

Despite the playful acronym and meme-ready name, the mission is ambitious: combat government waste, fraud, and abuse, and make it an engaging public spectacle. Musk seems determined to ensure that this effort isn’t just impactful but also entertaining While DOGE sounds like a new department, it technically won’t be an official federal agency, as only Congress can establish those. Image …

Department of Government Efficiency: What areas Elon Musk may cut
1 month, 1 week ago

Department of Government Efficiency: What areas Elon Musk may cut

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have big ambitions for making the federal government leaner and more efficient by reviewing its budget and operations from top to bottom. Musk, the world’s richest person who owns or runs several companies, has warned that his goals – including cutting at least $2 trillion in federal spending – could cause “temporary …

Never-Trump Pundit Laughs At Idea Of Musk And Ramaswamy's 'Department of Government Efficiency'
1 month, 1 week ago

Never-Trump Pundit Laughs At Idea Of Musk And Ramaswamy's 'Department of Government Efficiency'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Commentator George Conway doesn’t seem worried about the damage social media platform owner Elon Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy could do as the leaders of the proposed “Department of Government Efficiency.” In an appearance on MSNBC’s “Alex Wagner Tonight” to talk about Donald Trump’s slate of potential political appointees on Tuesday, the longtime Trump critic was dismissive …

Here's how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency might work
1 month, 1 week ago

Here's how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency might work

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk with setting up a panel to streamline the U.S. government. Musk, whose companies include the electric vehicle maker Tesla and commercial space company SpaceX, has a deep knowledge of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Pentagon, agencies he has extensive contracts with for rockets, satellites and other space operations. Musk said at …

Elon Musk supports radical change in who controls America’s supply of money
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk supports radical change in who controls America’s supply of money

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk signaled his support for abolishing the Federal Reserve …

Trump picks Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency: What is it?
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump picks Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency: What is it?

Firstpost  

As part of his second administration, US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk and Vivek to head the new Department of Government Efficiency. This new agency will look at ways to cut down on government bureaucracy and reduce government spending US President-elect Donald Trump has selected Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to lead the newly formed Department of Government …

Elon Musk's future plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's future plans for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a new temporary agency called the Department of Government Efficiency, which will be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to overhaul the federal government, eliminate wasteful spending, and streamline operations to bring greater efficiency to public service. US President-elect Donald Trump on November 12, 2024, said Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will lead …

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration

Op India  

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and ‘X’ along with India-origin Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency,” Trump said in an official statement on …

Elon Musk teases ‘major’ govt reform on X bio, Vivek Ramaswamy vows ‘will not go gently’ after Trump’s DOGE announcement
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk teases ‘major’ govt reform on X bio, Vivek Ramaswamy vows ‘will not go gently’ after Trump’s DOGE announcement

Live Mint  

US News: Elon Musk updates his X bio to “The people voted for major government reform” as Vivek Ramaswamy states, “We will not go gently,@elonmusk”, after Donald Trump announces their appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency Vivek Ramaswamy, the Indian-American entrepreneur and former GOP presidential candidate, also announced his withdrawal from the race for the Ohio Senate seat …

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Mr. Musk and Mr. Ramaswamy "will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies," Mr. Trump said in a statement. Mr. Trump had …

Trump taps Musk and Ramaswamy to lead 'DOGE' — a symbolic agency with massive ambitions
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps Musk and Ramaswamy to lead 'DOGE' — a symbolic agency with massive ambitions

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump made clear Tuesday what he wants billionaire loyalists Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to do in his next administration: lead a department that isn’t expected to be a real federal agency to cut government spending. “I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department …

Donald Trump announces Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency #DOGE
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump announces Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head the Department of Government Efficiency #DOGE

Hindustan Times  

On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced the temporary agency called the Department of Government Efficiency, to be led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Donald Trump cited in his recent statement Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's role will focus on dismantling bureaucracy, reducing regulations, and restructuring federal agencies to support the 'Save America' Movement. Trump said in his statement that …

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will …

What would ‘government efficiency’ look like if Elon Musk gets his way?
1 month, 1 week ago

What would ‘government efficiency’ look like if Elon Musk gets his way?

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has given two wealthy entrepreneurs a mission that has eluded many other occupants of the White House: Make the U.S. government smaller and more efficient. Ramaswamy said during his run for the Republican presidential nomination that he planned to advance a “radical dream” that would cut three-quarters of a U.S government workforce that numbers about 2.2 million. …

Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy to head new government efficiency department
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump names Musk and Ramaswamy to head new government efficiency department

Al Jazeera  

Trump has previously teased the creation of a new department to slash government spending and restructure federal agencies. United States President-elect Donald Trump has named tech magnate Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as his picks to lead the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, a new body he plans to establish once he returns to the White …

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who ran much of Donald Trump's voter outreach operation throughout the 2024 election through his super PAC, is reportedly spending so much time at the president-elect's South Florida country club that some of his aides are beginning to be unsettled by it, reported The Daily Beast on Monday. This comes after CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported, “While …

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy

NPR  

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds and Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head what he's calling the "Department of Government Efficiency" — an acronym that is an apparent wink to the dog-themed cryptocurrency by the same name that started …

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency

LA Times  

Elon Musk speaks at a campaign rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in October. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work …

How Elon Musk is pulling the strings of the incoming Trump administration as it prepares for the White House
1 month, 1 week ago

How Elon Musk is pulling the strings of the incoming Trump administration as it prepares for the White House

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has been establishing himself in the first hours of the Trump transition as a powerful advisor and gatekeeper whose influence extends far beyond the original ‘efficiency’ gig floated by the former president. On Sunday, Trump posted a loyalty test on Musk’s X platform amid a three-way race to run the Senate Republican Conference and there for the Senate. …

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk sticking close to Trump, influencing US transition: Reports

Al Jazeera  

The Tesla CEO, Trump’s most influential campaign backer, has turned into a key power broker in presidential transition. Tech billionaire Elon Musk is diving even deeper into the world of politics after Donald Trump’s election win, cosying up to the president-elect and offering him input on key administration hires, according to US media reports. Kai Trump, Donald Trump’s granddaughter, posted …

Donald Trump and Elon Musk headed for a clash? US president-elect will be ‘irritated’ by…
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk headed for a clash? US president-elect will be ‘irritated’ by…

Live Mint  

Donald Trump wins US Elections 2024: A tech journalist has predicted that the relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump may soon hit a rocky patch, following Trump’s victory in the US Elections. CNN journalist, Kara Swisher, believes that as Trump’s political power grows, Elon Musk’s increasing need for attention will create friction between the two. Elon Musk's Ambitions for …

Euphoric over Trump victory, Musk calls Germany’s Scholz ‘a fool’ after his coalition collapses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Euphoric over Trump victory, Musk calls Germany’s Scholz ‘a fool’ after his coalition collapses

Firstpost  

Musk’s remark comes as he basks in his recent influence over Donald Trump’s successful presidential campaign, which saw Trump reclaim the White House Billionaire Elon Musk took a swipe at German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday, calling him a “fool” following the collapse of Scholz’s three-party coalition government. In response to a social media post about the government’s disintegration, Musk …

Secretary of DOGE? Here’s what Elon Musk will do, if offered a position in Trump 2.0 White House
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Secretary of DOGE? Here’s what Elon Musk will do, if offered a position in Trump 2.0 White House

Firstpost  

Trump even floated the idea of a special “government efficiency” commission, cleverly dubbed the DOGE, and offered Musk the top spot Elon Musk believes that the US government is drowning in overlapping agencies and tangled regulations, causing hidden but significant costs for ordinary people. If Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House includes a role for Musk, the billionaire …

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit

NPR  

With Trump’s win, Elon Musk stands to benefit toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images On Wednesday morning, following the U.S. election, Elon Musk posted what appeared to be an AI-generated image of himself on X, the social media platform he owns. Musk could be Trump’s new “Secretary of Cost Cutting” In August, Musk floated the idea of creating a “government efficiency …

Elon Musk Wants to Colonize Trump’s White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk Wants to Colonize Trump’s White House

Live Mint  

This column was originally published on Nov. 3Terraforming Mars may be a pipe dream, but Elon Musk is all in on colonizing somewhere closer to home: the White House. Musk’s foothold in Trump’s orbit could add direct policymaking power to his business portfolio — giving him a say on public finances and an opportunity to bring his special brand of …

Elon Musk to join Donald Trump-led US Cabinet? SpaceX and Tesla CEO says…
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk to join Donald Trump-led US Cabinet? SpaceX and Tesla CEO says…

Live Mint  

Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has emerged as an ardent supporter of Donald Trump in recent months — from attending campaign rallies to donating more than $100 million to Republican causes. He nominated five people who were predominantly businessmen as Cabinet secretaries during his first term in office — including Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson, billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos, and former …

Will Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s new administration?
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Elon Musk join Donald Trump’s new administration?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s transformation of X, …

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk went all-in to elect Trump. What a second Trump presidency could mean for big tech

LA Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, right, jumps on stage behind Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at the site of Trump’s assassination attempt in Butler, Pa., on Oct. 5. As the use of AI in the military rises, Trump’s campaign says he would “invest in cutting edge research and advanced technologies” in part to modernize the military, which …

Elon Musk's Influence on a Trump White House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Influence on a Trump White House

Bloomberg  

00:00 I mean, you know, just just on Tesla, that that 14, 15% gain is going to add up to probably more than $15 billion of net worth for for Elon. The most direct one is Space X, which is Elon Musk's giant defense contractor and rocket, you know, company. You know, Elon Musk has other businesses that that could …

Elon Musk wants to gut the federal government under Trump. What could that look like?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk wants to gut the federal government under Trump. What could that look like?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Deep cuts to the nation’s budget on top …

Musk's Financial Muscle: Shaping the Trump Campaign in a Game of Influence and Power
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Musk's Financial Muscle: Shaping the Trump Campaign in a Game of Influence and Power

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's involvement in Donald Trump's campaign represents an unprecedented fusion of financial and technological power with political power in any modern democracy. While his contribution is best understood through the prism of his financial, organizational, and messaging power, his messaging power and ability to shape the broader news agenda and public discourse can alter the political conversation altogether.

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