Elon Musk recently said that there are many things that concern him and keep him up at night. The head of the department of government efficiency (DOGE) shared his thoughts during the second part of his exclusive interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier.
“Well, there’s a lot of things that I suppose that I worry about. And some of these things will seem esoteric to people,” Musk said in the Friday segment of “Special Report.” One of his pressing concerns is the declining birth rate in the US and other countries, which he warned could have severe consequences if not reversed. “Unless that changes, civilization will disappear,” he cautioned, adding that despite awareness of the issue, “nothing seems to be turning that around. Humanity is dying.”
The conversation, which initially focused on DOGE’s cost-cutting strategies, took a personal turn as Musk shared broader concerns about America’s trajectory. He emphasised the nation’s critical role in upholding Western civilization, likening it to a structural pillar that, if weakened, could bring everything crashing down.
“America is the central column that holds up all of Western civilization… If that column fails, it’s all over. You can’t run off to New Zealand or some other place. It’s over. So either we strengthen that column and make sure America is strong, and we’ll be strong for a long time, or that roof’s coming down,” Musk warned.
Despite his concerns, the Tesla founder remained hopeful about the country’s prospects as long as it continues to uphold its core values. “There is potential for a great future as long as America remains the land of freedom and opportunity,” he remarked. He also praised US President Donald Trump and the DOGE team for their commitment to defending these fundamental principles.
Musk’s appearance on the program followed his Thursday discussion alongside seven DOGE team members—Steve Davis, Joe Gebbia, Aram Moghaddassi, Brad Smith, Anthony Armstrong, Tom Krause, and Tyler Hassen. The group provided an inside look at DOGE’s operations, including efforts to streamline agencies such as the internal revenue service, the interior department, and social security.
As of March 28, DOGE reports that its initiatives have saved American taxpayers a total of $130 billion, averaging $807.45 per taxpayer, according to the department’s official website.
