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Elon Musk's Ex-Team Joins GSA, Driving Federal Change

6/4/2025

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Musk's Team Transitions

Elon Musk's former team members, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, and Ethan Shaotran, have taken on full-time roles at the General Services Administration. Having previously worked in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, they now wield the power to drive impactful changes across federal agencies, even as Musk steps back from direct involvement.

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Musk Critiques Trump

Elon Musk unleashed a fiery critique of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, labeling it a "disgusting abomination" that threatens to inflate the national deficit. His frustration, intensified by the loss of electric vehicle tax credits and his unsuccessful bid for NASA leadership, follows his exit from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Lavingia Modernizes VA

Sahil Lavingia, a former appointee at DOGE, candidly reflected on his short-lived role at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He encountered hurdles in navigating government dynamics and highlighted the absence of clear guidance within DOGE. Nevertheless, he made a significant impact by modernizing the VA's internal chatbot, paving the way for its potential use across federal agencies.

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Musk's Team Transitions

Elon Musk's former team members, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, and Ethan Shaotran, have taken on full-time roles at the General Services Administration. Having previously worked in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, they now wield the power to drive impactful changes across federal agencies, even as Musk steps back from direct involvement.

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