Elon Musk said that being in government is detrimental to him, not beneficial

Elon Musk recently stated on X that being involved in government is detrimental to him rather than beneficial, as he could have promoted things advantageous to his companies (like Tesla, SpaceX, and X) if he weren’t in such a role.

He believes that being in a governmental position means his every move is scrutinized intensely, particularly his activities related to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut government spending and increase efficiency.

Musk claims that every action of DOGE is public, reflecting what he considers the highest level of transparency to date. This statement likely comes in the context of his partnership with the Trump administration, a topic of discussion as of March 2025.

However, his assertion that transparency is at its highest may be subjective, as it depends on how open and accountable DOGE’s processes truly are.

Musk’s statement might be an attempt to portray himself as an impartial public servant, but it could also be a response to criticisms regarding the dual role he plays as both an entrepreneur and a government advisor.