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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 18 MIN

Elon Musk’s DOGE is Building a Surveillance State

from The John Johnston Lounge · host John Johnston

The Art of Value host JJ breaks down how Elon Musk is saying he’s stepping back somewhat from running his Department of Government Efficiency, but is DOGE responsible for illegally taking government data with the aim of building a vast “database of ruin” for a surveillance state? This is exactly what whistleblower Edward Snowden warned about more than a decade ago. Related episodes:Tesla Whistleblower: Elon’s a "Vindictive Monster! Pure Evil" https://youtu.be/nggnt9Lm6EgDOGE Whistleblower Exposes Elon Musk & Gets Threatened  https://youtu.be/zRg65XYwiXwElon Musk’s Lies & Hidden Agenda Unraveling https://youtu.be/Wmivylie4oUNew! The Art of Value: Politics channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValuePolitics Referenced content:‘This Is What We Were Always Scared of’: DOGE Is Building a Surveillance Statehttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/opinion/musk-doge-data-ai.htmlEdward Snowden - Turnkey Tyranny https://youtu.be/tzQegCZBqnIAlleged NSA whistleblower warns of "turnkey tyranny" in U.S. | CBS News  https://youtu.be/BZO3hlTK9zkIt’s official! Musk leaving as Trump thanks him amid crash for Tesla and markets |MSNBC  https://youtu.be/ZQwrUUh-YsYTo support The Art of Value channel, become a member https://www.youtube.com/@TheArtofValue/joinDisclaimer: I am not a financial adviser and nothing in this content is financial advice. This content is for general education and entertainment purposes only. Do your own analysis and seek professional financial advice before making any investment decision.

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