Elon Musk's businesses stand to gain from federal deregulation and lucrative government contracts under Trump’s presidency. SpaceX has received over $19 billion in federal contracts and is projected to earn billions annually through government deals. Musk has been appointed by Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, focusing on regulatory rollbacks, cost reductions, and large-scale agency audits. Musk and Ramaswamy argue that many federal regulations lack congressional approval and advocate for their nullification through executive action.
