Donald Trump, the Grand Winner of the 2024 U.S. Elections, has secured the American vote to carry out several elements of his highly controversial agenda. However, he has also outlined a sweeping and radical government reform plan that he has announced. In this plan, unconventional figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have free rein to « shake up » the public health system. Meanwhile, Elon Musk would be given, as the tech billionaire put it, a « clean slate » with federal personnel.

Economic plans of the Trump Administration

Donald Trump is promising significant shifts in his economic policy, with some key proposals including :

• High tariffs on imports
• The elimination of taxes on tips
• Reform of Social Security benefits
• Reduction in the corporate tax rate

Trump is aiming to impose universal tariffs of 10 % to 20 % on all imports, with up to 60 % on Chinese goods. He claims these tariffs will protect American jobs and reduce the country’s dependence on imports.

Trump has assured that these policies will not increase prices for Americans, stating that the costs would fall on foreign producers instead. During his previous term, tariffs were imposed on steel and aluminum, which he justified on national security grounds.

Technology : Elon Musk to « Start from Scratch »

Elon Musk, a wealthy Trump supporter, would be entrusted with a much broader role than Kennedy, tasked with drastically downsizing the federal government.

The situation is further complicated by Musk’s many companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, which hold interests in national affairs. The U.S. government currently relies on SpaceX, which also owns the satellite internet provider Starlink.

A government role for Musk could pose potential conflicts of interest. Musk has mentioned that he could head a « Department of Government Efficiency ». Interestingly, DOGE is also the name of a cryptocurrency associated with Musk, a sector the Trump family reportedly wants to enter. Sources suggest that Musk may ultimately avoid a formal government position, as selling SpaceX could be a sticking point, and instead might develop software to be given to the government.

RFK Jr. : « Wild Card » in U.S. health policy

Trump has pledged to give Kennedy broad authority to reshape how the government safeguards American health. « I’m going to let him go wild on food. I’m going to let him go wild on medicine », Trump declared in his closing speech at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Many of Kennedy’s proposed policies align positively with this vision. His PAC, « Make America Healthy Again », has vowed to focus on « prioritizing regenerative agriculture, preserving natural habitats, and eliminating toxins from our food, water, and air ».

On Monday, Kennedy told his supporters that Trump had promised to grant him extensive power over multiple health agencies following his victory.