Musk Wants to Audit Fed Agencies under Trump

There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go . . . Elon Musk


by Harrison Biggs, The PopulistTimes.com, September 3, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is considering enlisting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to audit federal agencies to improve efficiency.

At a Glance

  • Elon Musk criticized government waste and unnecessary regulation.
  • Musk responded positively to the idea of auditing federal agencies proposed by Trump.
  • Social media reactions to Musk’s involvement were mixed.
  • Trump expressed enthusiasm for Musk’s expertise in streamlining operations.

Trump’s Proposal

Former President Donald Trump is exploring the possibility of giving Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, a significant role in his next administration auditing federal agencies. The idea aims to reduce unnecessary regulations and improve operational efficiency. Trump described Musk as a “very smart guy” and praised his capabilities in streamlining business operations. 

While Musk reacted positively to Trump’s proposal, he made clear his stance on excessive government spending and regulations. 

“I can’t wait. There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go,” Musk stated. The comments came in response to a tweet discussing Trump’s idea of involving prominent business leaders like Musk to audit federal agencies. 

Public opinion on social media was divided regarding Musk’s involvement. Some users supported the initiative, while others were skeptical about giving billionaire entrepreneurs more power.

Among the points of contention are potential conflicts of interest, given that Musk’s companies have extensively benefited from government contracts. Tesla, for instance, has secured $36 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Similarly, SpaceX holds a $4.4 billion agreement with NASA for the Artemis program, having received $2.2 billion to date. This gives rise to ethical concerns, although the aim is to minimize bureaucratic inefficiencies. 

Trump’s discussion with Musk aligns with his broader strategy of forming a commission to audit U.S. agencies. Musk suggested creating a government efficiency commission, an idea Trump has supported. The commission would include business leaders such as Fred Smith, former CEO of FedEx, and Robert Nardelli, former CEO of Home Depot. The objective is to identify cost-cutting opportunities ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. 

“I’d be happy to help out on such a commission,” Musk added in his conversation with Trump. 


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