Elon Musk humorously labeled himself as the “White House’s tech support” while participating via video call at the World Governments Summit. He also wore a black T-shirt that said “Tech Support,” reinforcing his lighthearted comment.
On Thursday, the billionaire entrepreneur shared his thoughts on significantly cutting government spending by eliminating several federal agencies. His remarks were in line with President Donald Trump’s strategy for redefining national priorities.
During his virtual speech at the summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Musk highlighted the objectives of the Trump administration while also expressing worries about artificial intelligence and the threat of “thermonuclear warfare. ”
Musk’s ‘Tech Support’ Quip
Musk’s choice of attire—a “Tech Support” T-shirt—was a direct reference to his ownership of X (formerly Twitter) and his remarks about being the “White House’s tech support.”
“We really have here rule of the bureaucracy as opposed to rule of the people — democracy,” Musk stated.
Discussing artificial intelligence, Musk cautioned, “If hypothetically, AI is designed for DEI, you know, diversity at all costs, it could decide that there’s too many men in power and execute them. ”
Musk’s Role in Government Efficiency
Since assuming leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk has played a pivotal role in sidelining long-standing officials, accessing critical databases, and testing the limits of presidential authority. His involvement has sparked debate over the constitutional extent of executive power.
He also pointed to organizations facing scrutiny under Trump’s administration, such as the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Endowment for Democracy. “A lot of attention has been on USAID for example,” he noted.
“There’s like the National Endowment for Democracy. But I’m like, ‘Okay, well, how much democracy have they achieved lately?’”
Musk clarified that Trump is “less interested in interfering with the affairs of other countries,” underscoring the administration’s evolving foreign policy stance.
