Elon, Inc. Elon Takes Spotlight at Inauguration and... on Video Games?
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Jan 21, 2025 
Max Chafkin and Dana Hull, Bloomberg Businessweek journalists, delve into Elon Musk's controversial weekend at Donald Trump's inauguration. They dissect Musk's hand gesture that sparked debate and explore accusations surrounding his gaming skills, raising questions about credibility in gaming. The duo also analyzes the implications of the evolving DOGE project and Musk’s ambitious Martian goals, juxtaposing his entrepreneurial influence with the ethics of the gaming community, which stirs both excitement and skepticism.
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Mars over Moon
- Trump's focus on Mars in his speech was a significant gesture towards Musk and SpaceX.
- This could mean a shift in funding from the moon mission (Artemis) to a Mars mission, benefiting SpaceX.
Trump's Mars Commitment
- At the inauguration, Trump committed to sending astronauts to Mars, exciting Elon Musk.
- Musk's excitement stems from his lifelong dedication to making life multi-planetary.
Mars Mission Timeline
- A Mars mission within Trump's term is ambitious given the two-year launch window.
- Achieving this would require a successful launch in 2026, enabling astronauts to depart at the end of his term.