Defense and tech firms – including Musk’s own – await potential contracts as Doge decimates US agencies

Summary

Elon Musk, through the unofficial DOGE, is aggressively slashing U.S. government agencies, eliminating programs, and reducing federal staff.

While framed as cost-cutting, these moves are benefiting private companies—including Musk’s own—by increasing reliance on private-sector contracts.

Tech and defense firms like Palantir, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman support the shift, eyeing lucrative government deals.

Meanwhile, watchdogs warn of ethical conflicts, as Trump removes oversight officials and shields Musk from scrutiny. Critics fear Musk’s unchecked influence will lead to corruption and further entrench private control over government functions.

  • Phoenixz
    25·
    4 days ago

    could will make private companies millions billions

    They’re cutting literally all the regulations. Companies can under pay, they can stop investing in safety features because who gives a shit if plebs die in accidents daily cost of doing business.

    Magas are the ones that will suffer the hardest, they’re the uneducated plebs who do these jobs. They’ll be paid less, pay more taxes, suffer more accidents and work related illnesses. They literally voted to be fucked by an umbrella, and now they’re shouting their victory while an umbrella is sticking out of their asses waiting for Elmo to pull and open it up

    • AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works
      5·
      4 days ago

      Good, I hope they suffer and/or die. I no longer give two fucks about them.

      Problem is, all of us will suffer, too. And some of us will die, too. I have a problem with that.