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Trump and Musk throw the kitchen sink at Washington


Published on 2025-01-29 16:22:33 - Politico
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  • If Trump and Musk are going to run the Tesla playbook in Washington, they might be in for their own unexpected culture shock.

The article from Politico's Digital Future Daily newsletter discusses the potential influence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Washington's political and technological landscape. It highlights how both figures, known for their significant impact in their respective fields, are now focusing on shaping policy and regulatory environments. Trump, with his history of challenging tech companies, and Musk, with his ambitions in space, AI, and social media, are depicted as using their influence to push for changes that align with their business interests and visions for the future. The piece speculates on how their involvement could lead to a more aggressive regulatory stance or deregulation, depending on their agendas, potentially affecting sectors like electric vehicles, social media, and space travel. The article also touches on the broader implications of such powerful individuals directly engaging with policy-making, suggesting a shift in how tech policy might be crafted in the future.

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