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Elon Musk's Pentagon Visit Marks New Efficiency Chapter

5/22/2025

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Elon Musk to the Pentagon on May 21 for his second visit. Musk's ventures, like SpaceX, are pivotal to Pentagon contracts. Following a triumphant 100-day initiative that saved $166 billion, Musk is now transitioning to a part-time role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaling a new chapter in his collaboration with the government.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Elon Musk to the Pentagon on May 21 for his second visit. Musk's ventures, like SpaceX, are pivotal to Pentagon contracts. Following a triumphant 100-day initiative that saved $166 billion, Musk is now transitioning to a part-time role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaling a new chapter in his collaboration with the government.