ELON MUSK IN US POLITICS
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), has significantly increased his involvement in U.S. politics, particularly during and after the 2024 presidential election. Support for Donald Trump Musk emerged as a major supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, contributing over $250 million to Trump's re-election campaign and other Republican candidates. He utilized his platform, X, to promote pro-Trump content, influencing public opinion and political discourse. Potential Government Role Trump has announced plans to appoint Musk as co-lead of a new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), alongside entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. This department aims to reduce government spending and improve efficiency. In this capacity, Musk might serve as a special government employee, a temporary, unpaid position lasting up to 130 days within a year. However, concerns have been raised about potential conflicts of interest, ...