Categories Articles and Tweets Musk returns to Trump administration to co-lead Pentagon war study Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 1, 2026 Musk, who in 2024 threw his support behind Trump and helped his return to the White House, served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he spearheaded sweeping job cuts across the US federal government. ← Matkahuolto – Nettilippu → RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: A little over a year after leaving government service, Elon Musk is set to return in a limited capacity, co-directing a Pentagon initiative known as Project Meridian, focused on the future of warfare, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.