Following Donald Trump’s re-election in November 2024, Elon Musk took to social media with a call for government transparency measures similar to his productivity-driven changes at Twitter (now X). Musk suggested that all government employees should be required to send a “weekly email of accomplishments,” a statement he made in response to user X who tweeted: “The administrative branch of government must to be posted on Twitter”.

Musk’s response — “A weekly achievement email seems like it should be mandatory for all government employees” — quickly drew comparisons to his hands-on style since acquiring Twitter in 2022. During his tenure at the platform, Musk has focused on increased accountability, restructuring and a culture of direct reporting that he can now find beneficial in the US public sector as well.

The timing of Musk’s suggestion, just as Trump prepares to begin his second term, has fueled speculation that Musk sees a role for values-centric private sector transparency in government. The new administration’s emphasis on results-oriented leadership could align well with Musk’s ideas. Supporters of Musk’s suggestion say it could lead to a more productive public service, while critics fear it could add unnecessary bureaucratic pressure.

That tweet follows a string of proposals by Musk on government reform, possibly signaling his continued influence in tech and now extending into the public sector in the early days of Trump’s return to office.