Elon Musk’s Government Takeover Supported by Young Engineers

Vittoria ElliottPoliticsFeb 2, 2025 2:02 PM

Elon Musk’s Government Takeover Supported by Young Engineers

Elon Musk’s efforts to overhaul federal government infrastructure involve a group of young, inexperienced engineers with ties to Musk and his associates, including Peter Thiel. These engineers, aged between 19 and 24, are playing significant roles in Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project, which aims to enhance Federal technology and software for better governmental efficiency. Despite their lack of government experience, these engineers are instrumental in Musk’s plans to modernize federal infrastructure.

The engineers identified in this project are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. Their roles within DOGE remain nebulous, with at least one engineer reportedly working as a volunteer. With Musk’s team already taking control of key government agencies like the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and General Services Administration (GSA), concerns have arisen about the potential access to sensitive information by these young engineers.

Experts like Don Moynihan from the University of Michigan express unease about the lack of oversight on Musk’s influence within the government, highlighting the risks associated with non-public officials gaining access to highly sensitive data. The engineers’ backgrounds reveal their connections to Musk’s companies, such as Neuralink, SpaceX, and xAI, raising questions about their qualifications to manage critical government functions.

As Musk continues to expand his control over federal infrastructure, the involvement of these young engineers raises concerns about regulatory capture and potential conflicts of interest. With limited accountability and oversight, the influence of these inexperienced engineers in key government agencies poses a significant risk to the integrity of federal operations.

For more information or to share insights on the impact of Elon Musk’s government initiatives, contact Vittoria Elliott at vittoria_elliott@wired.com or securely at velliott88.18 on Signal.

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