Elon Musk has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in American politics. After contributing over $250 million to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk joined the administration as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. From that post, he launched an aggressive effort to slash the federal workforce—targeting entire agencies, many of which regulate his own companies. His position also gave him access to vast troves of government data, potentially fueling the growth of his AI ventures.
Fault Lines traces Musk’s transformation from Trump critic to top donor and political ally. Through interviews with historians, insiders, and journalists, Citizen Musk examines whether one billionaire bought his way into power—and if the US is now sliding into oligarchy.
CREDITS:
Producer: Nicolas Pollock
Senior Correspondent: Josh Rushing
Director of Photography: Joel Van Haren
Editor: Warwick Meade
Executive Producer: Laila Al-Arian
Associate Producer: Mehr Sher
Research: Abigail Smith
Digital Producer: Riham Mansour
Audio Mix: Linus Bergman
Production Manager: Anabelle Rojas
Archivist: Shelley Simpson
Legal: George Stephanopoulos
Additional Cinematography: Singeli Agnew
Special Thanks: Rafi Mustafa
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