Elon Musk Advocates for 'Deleting Agencies' in Radical Government Overhaul

Elon Musk called for the elimination of certain US federal agencies to reduce spending under President Trump's administration. In a video call to the World Government Summit, Musk emphasized downsizing bureaucracy and addressed topics like AI and international relations. He also introduced plans for a 'Dubai Loop' transit project.

Elon Musk has advocated for the drastic reduction of certain US federal agencies, aligning with President Donald Trump's agenda to cut government spending and restructure its operations. Speaking via video call at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Musk reiterated the importance of curbing bureaucratic expansion to uphold democracy, citing potential risks associated with unchecked administrative growth.

Musk's comments carry significant weight, given his position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, overseeing sweeping government reforms sanctioned by President Trump. This includes prioritizing non-interventionist foreign policies in the Middle East, where Musk reflected on past US military engagements and questioned the effectiveness of democracy-promoting initiatives.

The summit also served as a platform for Musk to discuss technological advances, emphasizing AI's intricate role and hinting at the launch of the 'Dubai Loop' project, an ambitious transportation concept aimed at revolutionizing city transit systems. Musk, a prominent figure in technology as the owner of SpaceX and Tesla, continues to influence government and tech policymaking.

(With inputs from agencies.)