JUST IN: Elon Musk Makes Bold Offer to Join Trump’s Team for Free Government Overhaul!
Elon Musk is stepping up in a big way to help former President Donald Trump and the federal government—without asking for a dime. Musk, who’s been vocal about his support for Trump, recently offered his services to help overhaul government efficiency at no cost. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk said, “I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises. No pay, no title, no recognition is needed.”
This came after a Wall Street Journal article revealed that Trump is adopting Musk’s idea for a “Government Efficiency Commission.” The plan, as the article explains, is to conduct a thorough audit of federal government finances and performance, identifying areas of waste, fraud, and abuse. It’s part of Trump’s larger goal to drain the swamp and bring real reform to Washington. The WSJ reported, “Trump and Musk have grown close as Musk’s political views have become more conservative. In a recent conversation on X, the entrepreneur suggested Trump form a commission tackling government spending as a way to address inflation.”
Musk had suggested the idea publicly back in July, and now it seems like Trump is ready to run with it. “I’d be happy to help out on such a commission,” Musk told Trump directly during a mid-August interview. Trump’s response? “I’d love it.”
I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises.
No pay, no title, no recognition is needed. https://t.co/5PSNtjBQn7
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2024
But Musk’s efforts don’t stop there. He’s also been pouring millions into political efforts through a Super PAC called “America PAC,” which has been actively collecting voter data in key battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia. According to a report from Mediaite, “America PAC, which Musk co-founded, had kept a relatively low profile until recent media reports highlighted the unique efforts of the group and its big-name backers.”
The PAC has spent over $20 million since June, with major investors including Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Joe Lonsdale, and Doug Leone. One of the PAC’s ads even used footage from the attempted assassination of Trump during a rally in Butler, Pa., on July 13. The ad encouraged viewers to register to vote and included a link to the America PAC website.
However, there’s been some controversy over the PAC’s voter registration efforts. According to CNBC, when users in battleground states enter their ZIP codes, they’re asked to provide detailed personal information such as their address, phone number, and age. But instead of being directed to a voter registration page, they’re thanked and redirected elsewhere, raising questions about the real purpose of collecting this data.
Critics argue that the PAC is gathering valuable personal information without actually helping people register to vote. CNBC noted, “So that person who wanted help registering to vote? In the end, they got no help at all registering. But they did hand over priceless personal data to a political operation.”
Despite these concerns, Musk’s influence in the political sphere is growing, especially as he teams up with Trump to push for government reform and potentially influence the 2024 election. His combination of financial backing and direct involvement could have a big impact on how the election shapes up, and many are watching closely to see what comes next.
