Money, social networks, rockets and satellites: Elon Musk's big bet with Trump's victory
2024-11-07 10:09:50
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Some time ago, a thousand kilometers from Earth, a laser system was tested for the first time for transmitting orders between satellites at the speed of light: a safer and faster way to detect and intercept missiles launched by an enemy. An evolution of the American Defense Umbrella, from SpaceX.
Not only the revolution of cars that move away from oil, with the production of Tesla, the batteries of the new generation for the electric grids, the seven thousand Starlink satellites that now provide connections everywhere in the world and the space reconquered by the United States thanks to the rockets and spaceships of his. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur with his money, the unscrupulous use of the social platform he owns, is also a key figure for the American system.
Military complex
Such is the economic system, but it is done (and perhaps above all) for national security. It owns all new generation missiles, more advanced and much less expensive than those produced by Lockheed-Martin and Boeing. And Musk owns the military satellites and spy satellites built and put into orbit in great secrecy on behalf of the Pentagon (taking the field to other historical names of the military-industrial complex: Raytheon, Grumman, Northrop).
Not to mention the geostrategic role of Starlink satellites, essential in the conflict in Ukraine and considered a potential invisible weapon in other hot spots, from the skies of Taiwan to those of Gaza.
For this reason, Elon received a security clearance from the military, which gives him access to the most secret information, but also imposes strict confidentiality restrictions. Did he respect them? He, the world champion of free speech, always eager to amaze and with some personality disorder that he himself admitted, a disorder that he corrects (or sharpens) by turning to chemistry, has already said that he understood why the secrets which have been revealed to him, must remain so: for they are boring things!
Now that Trump will be back in the White House, what will their relationship be like? In words, the two already have an agreement: Musk, who as an entrepreneur has demonstrated his ability not only to innovate, but also to industrialize his technologies efficiently and at low cost, should apply the same prescription in the public administration. Elon has already coined an acronym for his future role: DOGE, ie Department of Government Efficiency. With which he promises to save the state two trillion dollars every year.
What will Musk's updates be now?
The first benefits were felt yesterday. Tesla shares rose 15%.
It is also thought that Trump will put Musk in the government by entrusting him with an important department where major reforms are expected to be made. This will give Musk the power to sign important contracts in favor of his companies.
"A star is born, Elon," Trump said.
It is not 100% accurate how their relationship will continue in the next four years, but it is clear that from the Trump presidency, Elon Musk will benefit.
*Adapted from an article by Bota.al
