Elon Musk doesn't regret supporting Trump and working for DOGE as it will lead US to 'greater heights'

WASHINGTON, DC: Tech billionaire Elon Musk claimed it was essential for him to support President Donald Trump in the 2024 general election and work as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under his administration to ensure the United States remain "great", in an interview with Lara Trump that aired on Saturday, May 3.

According to Fox News, Musk's time as a special government employee is coming to an end. His time at DOGE is marked with historic cuts to various government departments, leading to the loss of thousands of jobs and widespread outrage, all within the first 100 days of the second Trump administration.

Elon Musk's conversation with Lara Trump about supporting Trump

During his appearance on 'My View with Lara Trump' on Fox, Musk was asked by the host if he had any regret over supporting Trump and then working with his administration.

"No," the Tesla CEO promptly replied. "I think it was essential for President Trump to win to ensure that America remained great, and that we reach greater heights."

Slamming the previous administration under former President Joe Biden, Musk claimed, "If President Trump had not won, I think the Democrat campaign to import vast numbers of illegal voters would have succeeded."

He believed that the Democrats were out to turn the United States into a "one-party state from which we could never escape," adding, "Some people out there may be somewhat skeptical. They may think, 'Well, there isn't some Democrat plan to subvert democracy and achieve a permanent one-party, deep blue socialist state.' I assure you, the more you research it, the more you will see it is true."

Of his work in the Trump administration and the subsequent backlash, Musk stated, "It's not been boring, that's for sure — an eventful year to say the least. At least I didn't get shot, you know. Look on the bright side," Musk said. But we have had people shoot up Tesla stores and burn down Tesla cars. I wasn't expecting that level of violence, really."

DOGE claims to have cut at least $160 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government since Trump came into power, and Musk believes the outrage at DOGE's functioning proves it is "effective."

Conservatives back Elon Musk as he is set to exit DOGE

Conservative MAGA netizens reacting to Musk's statement backed him up on social media platform X. The following tweets demonstrate their takes.

"Based, Elon's a real one," wrote a person.

"It's once in a lifetime opportunity that no one would have turned down," shared another.

"To take the abuse he has to simply try to rid the government fraud is true patriotism," claimed a third.

"That’s why Elon is who he is. He has good judgment," insisted a fourth.

"Elon has done so much for America," stated a fifth.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online