Elon Musk kicked off a town hall event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, where he was campaigning for conservative judge Brad Schimel running for the state’s Supreme Court seat. The billionaire entrepreneur handed out $1 million checks to two supporters, sparking concerns over potential campaign law violations.
At the event, Musk discussed his vision for the US government and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a project he is leading at Tesla. He cited the need to cut unnecessary administrative costs and reduce federal spending. However, details on specific plans for DOGE were scarce.
Musk also took aim at Democratic leaders, questioning the Federal Reserve’s role in setting interest rates and comparing it to a Magic 8 Ball. He raised concerns about the education system, suggesting there are too few teachers and too many administrators.
The billionaire acknowledged the slump in his net worth due to Tesla’s stock price decline, stating that his involvement with DOGE was “costing me a lot.” Musk emphasized that taxpayers would benefit from his work on DOGE, including by reducing inflation and boosting the economy.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/5-takeaways-elon-musk-doge-america-town-hall-wisconsin-court-2025-3