Elon University often gets confused with the billionaire in charge of DOGE, despite no connection, but the mix-ups have increased in the most recent Trump era.

Musk previously held a $1 million sweepstakes in several swing states, including Wisconsin, ahead of the presidential election. He invited voters to sign a petition endorsing the constitutional right to free speech and to bear arms—potentially collecting data on millions of voters.

As the world's richest person, Musk's net worth fluctuates with the stock market, particularly tied to Tesla's valuation. His involvement in politics has also sparked discussions about potential financial benefits from his proximity to policymakers.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, whom U.S. President Donald Trumphas tapped to shrink the government, said on Thursday he would finish most of the work to cut $1 trillion in federal spending when his tenure ends in as soon as 64 days.

On the afternoon of March 17th Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) came to visit. The incursion was just one of dozens of raids conducted by DOGE on various parts of government. The tension it sparked,

He has covered technological and cultural issues extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., such as the rise of Elon Musk and other tech figures within the conservative movement, and the development of high-profile international construction projects.