Elon Musk criticises 'needless regulations', receives mixed reactions to potential role in Trump administration

Musk urges reform amid speculation

Elon Musk has voiced strong criticism of government inefficiencies and regulations, advocating for sweeping reforms. His comments on X followed a Washington Post tweet speculating that former President Donald Trump might recruit top business leaders, including Musk, to audit federal agencies.

Musk wrote on X, “I can’t wait. There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go.”

I cant wait. There is a lot of waste and needless regulation in government that needs to go. https://t.co/BOh3MIv4sJ

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024

Musk’s reaction to Trump’s possible offer has sparked mixed responses on social media. One user remarked, "While I support @elonmusk and his work with X, I’m not comfortable with giving power to billionaires." Another noted, "It could be beneficial if it doesn’t consume too much of his time. An initial sweep of excessive regulations and programs followed by periodic reviews could be effective." A third user shared an AI-generated dance featuring Musk and Trump, stating, "Elon excels at cutting the fat! There’s no better person for the job!"

PRESIDENT TRUMP just committed to bringing @elonmusk into his cabinet to "trim the fat" out of government and improve efficiency.Along with RFK, Trump and Elon could completely change the course of our country into a brighter and free future for humanity.Let's GOOOO! pic.twitter.com/QEGL2WEDvq

— Diligent Denizen (@DiligentDenizen) August 26, 2024

When asked about the possibility of Musk joining his administration, Trump expressed enthusiasm. He described Musk as a "very smart guy" and indicated he would welcome Musk's involvement if he agreed. This discussion followed a recent two-hour live interview between Trump and Musk on Musk’s social media platform.

Musk also proposed creating a government efficiency commission to enhance and streamline spending. Trump responded positively, praising Musk’s expertise in optimizing operations and reducing costs.