“Typhon” Elon Musk, the coup d’état in the US “heart” and the blessings of Donald Trump – A dangerous story

This is something unprecedented in U.S. history, perhaps even Western democracies: He , with his support , destabilises the functioning of the US federal state without being elected, without a ministerial portfolio and without any substantive supervision other than that of the American president. “He does good work,” said the American president, asked last night about the role of Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, owner of Tesla, SpaceX and X, and more than the newly created agency (or ministry) Government Efficiency (DOGE). The only objective of this is to cut the federal state’s spending to make it more effective. CORVERSE From the first moves: The closure of the American International Development Service (USAID). A “smart decision by Elon Musk”, welcomed by Russian former President Dmitry Medvedev, current vice president of Russia’s Security Council. Yesterday Sunday (02.02.25) the richest man in the world accused USAID of posting him in X, in which he said that this Agency “is a criminal organization”, with an annual budget of $40 billion. “We close it,” he said. “I have discussed it in detail (with Donald Trump) and he agrees to close it”. USAID is a critical organization. Time for it to die. ADVERSION — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) “Intense reactions No one elected Elon Musk,” Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren said reacting indignantly. “Mask and his employees from the private sector are trying to shut down an agency created and funded by Congress. (…) This is a test. Congress must use its powers, or it will lose them,” another Democratic MP, Jason Crowe, warned. The role of the billionaire, the same beneficiary of major contracts with the federal state, escapes any ordinary institutional function. “The presidents often had informal advisers from the business world, but Musk’s almost official role and his claims that he is acting on behalf of (Donald Trump) for decision-making (…) are, as far as I recall something unprecedented, ” Jeffrey Lumbers, professor of law at American University, told the French Agency. Exploitation of recruited persons in the Ministry of Finance Despite the title “Ministry”, which defines federal ministries, DOGE is in fact an external advisory body under the direct authority of Donald Trump and limited duration – ending its operation is July 4, 2026, a symbolic date that marks the 250 years since the United States Declaration of Independence. During the election campaign, Elon Musk had said he could reduce federal public spending by $2 trillion. Since then he revised his intentions downward and mentions $1 trillion circumstances, an amount that remains colossal. Elon Musk, who has no elected office, should answer to Congress, which holds powers over the public budget? Will he be subject to ethical rules, such as any minister and other high-ranking civil servants? Nothing is certain. This opacity has sparked intense discussions about possible conflicts of interest, as Elon Musk could make recommendations that have a direct impact on his companies. Prior to this announcement about USAID, the American press had been upset all weekend by information about an Elon Musk recruiting coup in the finance ministry. According to many media, DOGE officials have requested access to the Treasury’s payment system, which manages trillion dollars in payments, and have faced the objection of a senior official responsible for this sector. The latter was removed from his duties, according to reports. Elon Musk now has a personal and financial data register of hundreds of millions of Americans. “The only way to stop fraud and waste taxpayers’ money is to monitor payment systems and suppress suspicious transactions. It goes without saying,” he wrote to X. Federal civil servants have become a target of measures taken one after another since January 20, with each measure bringing the “signature” of the 53-year-old billionaire: end to teleworking with a firing sentence, a voluntary departure plan, end to policies of diversity. In an article published on November 20 by the Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk said he would “do things differently”, “as a businessman”, not as “a politician”. Tesla’s boss has often said that he sleeps in the factory during periods of car loads. According to Wired, he has told his friends that he is now doing the same thing at DOGE headquarters, in a huge government building next to the White House.