Donald Trump is once again shaking up the establishment, this time with a plan to appoint none other than Elon Musk to lead a “government efficiency commission” if he returns to the White House in 2024. The goal? To audit the entire federal government, reduce wasteful spending, and streamline operations.
On paper, Musk seems like the perfect candidate for the job. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has built a reputation for innovation and disruption. But will Musk’s expertise in the private sector translate to fixing the sprawling inefficiencies of the federal government?
Trump’s larger agenda includes corporate tax cuts and the creation of low-tax housing zones—policies designed to jumpstart domestic growth. The big question is whether this new partnership between Trump and Musk is the real deal or just another headline-grabbing play to energize the base. Either way, it’s clear that if Trump gets his second term, it won’t be business as usual.