Elon Musk's longtime ally, Steve Davis, has been named a key figure in Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, aimed at reducing government waste. Davis is known for his frugality and resourcefulness and brings over 20 years of cost-cutting expertise from Musk's companies, including SpaceX, the Boring Company, and Twitter. As president of the Boring Company, Davis is renowned for driving hard bargains and approving minimal expenses, demonstrating his dedication to efficiency. Davis oversees tunnel projects at the Boring Company in cities like Las Vegas and Austin but faces hurdles, including regulatory fines and delayed project openings. Critics speculate that DOGE could echo Musk's private-sector leadership style, marked by frugality and contentious regulatory interactions.
