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Musk's wrecking ball pierces government's inner sanctum


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, February 3rd 2025 at 9:41 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Elon Musk and his cost-slashing allies are taking a hammer to the massive bureaucracy that staffs the U.S. government
  • and a scalpel to any senior officials who dare put up a fight. Why it matters: Musk isn't the only force driving the Trump administration's escalating purge of civil servants.

The article from MSN discusses Elon Musk's significant influence on U.S. government operations and policy, particularly through his companies SpaceX and Tesla, and his recent interactions with political figures. Musk's actions, like his decision to not allow Ukraine to use Starlink for an attack on Russian ships, have directly impacted international relations and military strategy. His companies' reliance on government contracts, especially SpaceX's role in space travel and satellite internet, has made him a pivotal figure in national security discussions. Furthermore, Musk's outspoken nature on social media and his meetings with political leaders, including a notable visit to Capitol Hill, illustrate his growing role in shaping policy and public discourse. This has led to concerns about the concentration of power in private hands, with Musk's influence described as a "wrecking ball" piercing the government's inner sanctum, highlighting the complex interplay between tech moguls and government in modern politics.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/musk-s-wrecking-ball-pierces-government-s-inner-sanctum/ar-AA1yjyjY ]

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