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Elon Musk’s DOGE Deception: Lies, Conflicts of Interest, and Regulatory Hit Jobs

Elon Musk, the self-styled genius billionaire, loves to tell the world he’s here to save us from government waste. Enter the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk’s grand experiment in “fixing” bureaucracy—because, obviously, the best person to cut waste is a guy whose companies have siphoned billions in taxpayer-funded contracts. But hey, who’s counting? (Spoiler: We are.)

The problem? Musk’s so-called efficiency campaign is built on some impressive whoppers, conflicts of interest so big they should have their own zip codes, and an all-out war on regulators who dare to hold his empire accountable. Let’s dig into how Musk’s version of “saving taxpayer dollars” is really just saving Musk’s bottom line.

The Magical Billion-Dollar Savings That Weren’t

Musk has been parading around claiming DOGE has saved U.S. taxpayers billions—because if you repeat something enough times on X (formerly Twitter), it magically becomes true, right?

Take, for example, the infamous $8 billion “savings” DOGE claimed by canceling an ICE contract with D&G Support Services LLC. Except… whoops! Turns out the contract was actually worth $8 million—off by a mere factor of 1,000. No big deal. And yet, that wildly inflated number made it into official reports before anyone decided to check the math.

Then there’s the little detail that many of DOGE’s “cuts” aren’t actually fraud or inefficiency but just shifting money around or eliminating projects Musk doesn’t like. It’s less about making government leaner and more about making sure Musk’s interests are protected. Speaking of which…

Elon Musk: The Billionaire Who Regulates Himself

Musk running a government agency while also being the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, Starlink, and Neuralink is like letting a bank robber be in charge of vault security. His companies have raked in at least $38 billion in federal money, with 52 active contracts worth $11.8 billion. And now, conveniently, he’s the one deciding which contracts stay and which go? Nothing to see here, folks!

Musk swears he’s just here to help the little guy, but let’s be real—DOGE is a tailor-made tool for eliminating oversight and funneling power straight into his already overflowing pockets.

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Musk vs. The Regulators Who Annoy Him

It’s no secret that Musk has a… let’s say, delicate relationship with rules. And nothing grinds his gears more than government regulators doing their jobs. So, naturally, he’s using DOGE to gut the very agencies that oversee his empire.

1. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

The CFPB, which was investigating X’s shady subscription payment practices, has suddenly found itself on Musk’s hit list. What a coincidence! DOGE is now working overtime to strip CFPB’s authority, because clearly, the real problem isn’t financial fraud—it’s that regulators have the nerve to try and stop it.

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2. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Tesla’s Autopilot crashes keep making headlines, and NHTSA has been trying to rein in the chaos. Musk’s solution? Dismantle auto safety regulations under the guise of “cutting red tape.” So if you see a Tesla plowing through a stop sign, don’t worry—it’s just the free market at work.

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3. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC has long been a thorn in Musk’s side when it comes to Starlink regulations. Now, DOGE is conveniently working on deregulating satellite broadband, making it easier for Starlink to sidestep competition rules. Because obviously, what the internet really needs is less oversight.

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4. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

SpaceX and the FAA have clashed over things like, oh, I don’t know—ensuring rockets don’t explode over populated areas. But Musk finds all that “safety” nonsense very inconvenient, so DOGE is now looking into neutering the FAA’s ability to delay SpaceX launches. What’s the worst that could happen?

Why This Should Terrify Everyone

This isn’t just about Musk being Musk—it’s about a billionaire using government power to dismantle regulations, boost his businesses, and silence oversight. The more DOGE weakens these agencies, the easier it is for corporations (especially Musk’s) to operate unchecked.

If we let this slide, expect to see:

Fewer consumer protections (because who needs those?)
More dangerous products (good luck with that self-driving Tesla)
A communications monopoly (brought to you by Starlink)
Government decisions that increasingly benefit the wealthiest, not the public

Final Thoughts: Someone Needs to Check This Guy

Musk’s DOGE experiment is a masterclass in using government power for personal gain. It’s less about making things more efficient and more about turning the U.S. government into a Musk Inc. subsidiary.

If Congress actually cares about corruption, it needs to start investigating Musk’s blatant self-dealing. Because if we don’t put a leash on this, the next thing we know, Musk will be declaring himself “Emperor of Efficiency” and mandating that all government transactions be processed through X… using Dogecoin, of course.

Stay tuned. It’s only going to get weirder.

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