TOKYO -- In just four months at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through May, tech billionaire Elon Musk inflicted serious damage on key government agencies and undermined broader U.S. strategic interests.
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Both U.S. President Donald Trump, right, and billionaire Elon Musk have expressed skepticism toward foreign aid, but they may be underestimating its value and effectiveness in global politics. © Reuters
TOKYO -- In just four months at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) through May, tech billionaire Elon Musk inflicted serious damage on key government agencies and undermined broader U.S. strategic interests.