Who’s really running the White House — President Trump, or unelected billionaire Elon Musk?
Elon Musk is attempting to run our government like one of his companies, and it’s hurting the American people. Even more concerning is that President Donald Trump is allowing it to happen. It’s time to say enough and FIRE Elon Musk from any role within our government.
This level of access for a private billionaire is unheard of and deeply troubling. Musk has reportedly influenced decisions that hurt everyday Americans, from attempts to cut off aid to save on his tax bill to pressuring federal employees into resigning.
The Takeover Playbook
These are not minor administrative changes but rather part of a full-scale takeover attempt. Musk, an unaccountable and unelected billionaire, is pushing to control public spending, dismantle the safety net, and reshape our way of life to suit his interests.
It’s clear what’s happening here: Musk and Trump aim to replace qualified civil servants with political allies whose loyalty lies solely with them. Their goal? Slash billions from essential public services to benefit their billionaire friends.
Spreading Hate and Dangerous Influence
Elon Musk is using his platform to spread white supremacist rhetoric, including a now-infamous gesture during a Trump rally that white nationalist groups have celebrated. Reports also suggest that Musk played a significant role in decisions to pardon violent January 6th insurrectionists, attempting to rewrite the history of that dark day.
Despite these red flags, Trump handed Musk unparalleled access to the highest levels of government without requiring Senate confirmation or adherence to federal ethical standards.
Billionaires Shouldn’t Rule America
This is a familiar story: billionaires buying their way into power and advancing their self-serving agendas at everyone else’s expense. But the United States is not a corporation, and our government is not a for-profit enterprise.
Elon Musk is not a government official. He’s a billionaire with no accountability to the American people, and nobody voted for him. Our democracy deserves better.
Take Action Now
Musk’s influence must end immediately. We urge everyone to sign the petition demanding that Elon Musk be removed from any position of influence within our government. Let’s bring power back to We the People.
When a CEO prioritizes their ego over the public good, shareholders demand accountability. When that CEO is in charge of one of the world’s most influential platforms for democratic discourse, the consequences are even more serious. And if that same CEO believes they should control the U.S. government—and our lives—it’s a clear sign that it’s time for them to go.
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National Advocates Ask Trump: Who’s in Charge, You or Elon?
WASHINGTON—This afternoon, Common Cause, End Citizens United, and a coalition of 10 diverse advocacy groups, sent a letter to President Trump demanding he fire Elon Musk and shut down the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their call comes after Trump named Elon Musk a "special government employee,” raising a major conflict of interest given his private companies that rely on government funding.
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