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Elon Musk reveals “magic money computers” fueling government expenditure

Elon Musk has disclosed that the U.S. government has fourteen “magic money computers” capable of apparently generating money from nothing whatsoever. He stated that these networks, housed in important agencies such as Treasury and Defense, are the source of unmonitored federal expenditure. Musk’s discoveries have sparked fresh worries about financial mismanagement and the weaknesses of fiat money.

Elon Musk has sparked controversy by stating that “magic money computers” are driving government spending. His remarks highlight concerns over economic policies, inflation, and the long-term sustainability of unrestricted money printing.

Musk clarified that these computers housed in departments including Treasury, Defense, and Health and Human Services can pay without appropriate reconciliation. “You would expect government financial systems to be synchronized, ensuring every dollar is accounted for, but that’s not the case,” Musk added. These systems can generate money on their own.

He went on to say that differences between these systems may run from 5% to 10%, meaning enormous amounts of money could be flowing without appropriate documentation. Musk said, “If a computer can generate and transmit money without a clear source, it’s essentially a magical money machine.”

Bitcoin enthusiast Jameson Lopp addressed Musk’s concerns by highlighting Bitcoin’s fixed supply and open ledger as safeguards against unchecked money creation, saying, “Bitcoin fixes this.”

Beyond these financial oddities, Musk found inefficiencies in government processes, including credit card use, media subscriptions, and too generous software licenses—sometimes surpassing real staff count. About eighty percent of these inefficiencies, he thinks, result from waste rather than willful fraud.

Musk also noted that some Treasury payments lacked accompanying payment codes or explanations, which resulted in cases where contracts kept paying money even after they were intended to be canceled. “Sometimes businesses get paid just because no one closed the contract,” he claimed. “Is that waste or fraud?” asks

Musk’s conclusions have spurred fresh discussion on financial responsibility for public expenditure. Although some contend he is exaggerating, his worries draw attention to the weaknesses in fiat money and the necessity of more government financial openness.

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Satpal S
Satpal is an Editor and Author at 4C Media Co, specializing in all stories and news related to crypto and finance.
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