Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance hinted at the possibility of multi-billionaire Elon Musk spearheading cuts to Social Security in a Trump administration. Following Trump’s pledge to form a “government efficiency commission,” Vance revealed discussions with Musk regarding this initiative. Musk expressed willingness to lead such a commission in a Trump administration, emphasizing potential budget reductions across federal departments.
Vance outlined the challenges of auditing agency expenditures, highlighting differences in approaches between departments like Defense and Social Security. The interview with Vance suggests Musk’s sweeping authority in identifying efficiencies extends to all government sectors, including Social Security.
However, concerns arise around Musk’s decision-making, exemplified by drastic staff cuts post-Twitter acquisition that fueled extremist content. Musk’s inclinations towards spreading false conspiracy theories and promoting contentious narratives pose a significant challenge if granted a role in a Trump administration. His recent post questioning the lack of assassination attempts on Biden and Harris during the campaign further stirred controversy.