đ§ Why Elon Musk Entered Politics
đ§ Why Elon Musk Entered Politics Technocratic ambition & libertarian ideals: Musk has long advocated reducing government bureaucracy and promoting efficiency. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 2002, he positioned himself as a practical reformer, even joining Trump’s Strategic and Policy Forum in 2016 and later leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump’s 2nd term ( glassalmanac.com , en.wikipedia.org ). Shift into political funding: Musk’s America PAC, created in 2024, became a major pro-Trump Super PAC, raising and spending over $118 M for the 2024 election ( en.wikipedia.org ). His donations crossed party lines initially, reflecting both strategic interests and an attempt to maintain influence . ⚡ The Musk–Trump Alliance & Rupture From collaboration to conflict: Initially, Musk and Trump collaborated. Musk joined Trump’s advisory boards and helped launch DOGE to streamline U.S. government operations ( glassalmanac.com ). Breaking point — “One ...