Musk owes much of his wealth to government subsidies and contracts, and many of DOGE’s moves have squashed government oversight into his businesses. As long as Trump keeps giving him unprecedented power, the tech oligarch and fascism enthusiast will continue to keep serving his own interests.

In a Cabinet meeting this week, Elon Musk said DOGE expected to cut just $150 billion from the federal budget over the 2026 fiscal year.