Former US President Donald Trump and his team of advisers have discussed the idea of creating a special commission for months, which aimed to reduce numerous government programs. At the head of this commission, it is planned to put well-known business executives, and among the most likely candidates for this role is called billionaire Ilon Mask.
According to The Washington Post , the idea of creating such a commission was supported by Musk himself, known for his desire for effectiveness and combating waste. In particular, Musk has several times expressed his interest in forming such a "State Efficiency Commission" that would eliminate unnecessary expenses in federal programs. One of these calls Musk posted in August on the X platform (former Twitter), which he now controls. In his post, Musk shared an image created by artificial intelligence, where he stands behind the tribune with the inscription "Department of Government Efficiency".
Last week, Trump openly stated that Ilon Musk could become an important consultant for the federal government, helping to reduce the bureaucracy and increase the efficiency of public authorities.
However, it is worth noting that the business mask is closely intertwined with public funds. According to the Atlas Public Policy research company, Tesla, which Musk heads, received $ 36 million federal funds to install charging stations for electric vehicles. In addition, in 2021, SpaceX won the NASA contract for up to $ 4.4 billion.
This raises the question of a possible conflict of interest, given that a person who receives significant state support for their businesses can be involved in reducing government expenditures. However, Musk is known for its desire to reduce bureaucracy and increase efficiency, which can play an important role in the realization of this ambitious pro -pro -prose.
