Elon Musk’s involvement in U.S. politics has expanded notably in recent years, encompassing both governmental roles and the strategic use of his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to support political figures such as Donald Trump.Financial Times
Governmental Role: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
In early 2025, Musk was appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative under President Trump’s administration aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. Musk implemented significant cuts, layoffs, and agency shutdowns, drawing on Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” ethos. However, the initiative faced legal challenges, public backlash, and internal resistance, leading to Musk stepping back to a part-time advisory role by March 2025 .The Guardian+3Vox+3Politico+3
Use of X as a Political Tool
Musk has also been reported to have utilized X to support Trump’s political endeavors. During the 2024 presidential campaign, Musk allegedly modified X’s algorithm to amplify messages from Trump and his own posts, a move confirmed by a study from the University of Queensland . Additionally, Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, has been used to generate realistic, fake images of political figures, raising concerns about misinformation .Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libreTech Policy Press
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