Elon, Inc. Inside Elon’s Attack on the US Government
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Feb 4, 2025 Dana Hull, a Bloomberg reporter focused on Musk and Tesla, joins Ted Mann, a politics reporter in D.C., and Anthony Cormier, an investigative journalist. They discuss Musk's controversial political maneuvers, including his attempted takeover of USAID and implications for U.S. foreign aid. The conversation also explores how Musk's actions could affect Tesla's sales, particularly concerning potential tariffs, and the evolving dynamics of the electric vehicle market amidst increasing competition.
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USAID Confrontation
- Elon Musk's "Doge kids", young technologists with similar ideologies, demanded access to USAID offices.
- After being initially denied, Musk called USAID security, threatening to involve the Marshal service if access wasn't granted.
Doge's Targets
- Musk's Doge teams are targeting core government functions like HR (Office of Personnel Management), building management (General Services Administration), and Treasury's payment system.
- This approach aims to gain control over essential government operations, reflecting the executive orders granting Musk access.
Musk's Justification for Targeting USAID
- Elon Musk's justification for targeting USAID is its alleged deep-rooted corruption, not just minor issues.
- He described the agency as a "ball of worms" during a Twitter Spaces session, indicating a complete overhaul rather than reform.