By Troy Anderson and the Team. Elon Musk’s Government Takeover: The Rise of DOGE and a New Era of Federal Overhaul. In a series of rapid and unprecedented moves, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has significantly expanded his influence within the U.S. federal government, reshaping the very structure of American governance. Known for his bold, often disruptive approach in the business world, Musk has now brought his characteristic “move fast and break things” philosophy into the heart of Washington, D.C.