Trump and Musk Share the Stage—But What’s DOGE Got to Do With It?

Trump and Musk Share the Stage—But What’s DOGE Got to Do With It?

Elon Musk, born June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a South African-born American entrepreneur known for founding SpaceX, leading Tesla, and acquiring Twitter (now X) In 2025, Musk briefly served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during Donald Trump’s second administration before stepping down in May.

DOGE, the Department of Government Efficiency, was created as a headline-grabbing advisory group focused on streamlining federal operations and promoting technological innovation Its acronym, DOGE, also nods to the popular Dogecoin cryptocurrency, which Musk has frequently referenced in public and online.

At a recent White House press conference, Trump and Musk appeared together to discuss the future of government technology and efficiency initiatives. The joint appearance fueled speculation about Musk’s ongoing influence in federal policy, even after his official resignation from DOGE.

Musk’s international background and high-profile government role continue to draw attention as he remains a central figure in both business and politics.

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