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Elon Musk’s recent activity on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked speculation about he might be considering a role as the head of a new government department for efficacy, if Donald Trump wins the Oval Office again in the November 2024 election.
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The image, generated by AI, shows Musk seated behind a desk with a placard reading “D.O.G.E.”, which stands for “Department of Government Efficiency.” The meme cleverly merges cryptocurrency and politics, drawing a playful connection to Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency Musk has frequently endorsed.
The meme appeared shortly after former President Donald Trump vowed <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/09/06/trump-reveals-efficiency-commission-plan-inspired-by-elon-musk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">to establish a government efficiency commission</a> if re-elected. Trump’s commission would audit federal government performance and finances, aiming to propose significant reforms. In response, Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831778370180329962" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">retweeted</a> Trump’s remarks, expressing support and suggesting the initiative was much needed.
Trump’s comments included a playful assertion that Musk, due to his busy schedule, had “agreed” to lead the commission. However, Musk’s <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1831672345108357610" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">post</a> was more ambiguous, stating he would be open to contributing to the committee but “no pay, no title, no recognition is needed.”
Elon Musk’s meme led to a brief spike in Dogecoin’s value, though it’s still below its recent highs. Whether Musk is seriously considering a government role or just having fun online remains uncertain and might only be clear after the November 2024 election.
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