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Tesla CEO Elon Musk, tasked by President Donald Trump with overhauling the federal government, spoke at a private JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) conference in Miami. The event, hosted by JPMorgan’s asset and wealth management CEO Mary Erdoes, gathered 200 top clients, including JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
Musk took the stage with his mother, Maye Musk, in a conversation moderated by David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG). He discussed his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to eliminate federal agencies and cut 75% of government jobs. JPMorgan declined to comment, and Musk and Carlyle did not immediately respond to requests for statements.
The event marked a shift in the relationship between Musk and Dimon, who were previously entangled in legal disputes. JPMorgan sued Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) in 2021 over Musk’s controversial 2018 tweet about taking the company private with "funding secured." Tesla countersued in 2023, but both parties dropped their claims in November.
The discussion at the JPMorgan event highlighted Musk’s vision for a leaner government, a topic that continues to spark debate. As one of the most influential tech entrepreneurs, his efforts to reshape federal operations align with his broader push for efficiency and innovation.
Musk’s involvement in government restructuring, coupled with his leadership in Tesla and SpaceX, keeps him at the forefront of economic and political discussions. With Dimon signaling a resolution to their past conflicts, this meeting underscores the evolving alliances shaping Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
This event reinforces Musk’s growing influence beyond the tech industry, positioning him as a key player in governmental and financial spheres.
