Trump’s businessman and advisor says that measure could discourage corruption
Businessman Elon Musk, who is part of the government of President Donald Trump (Republican Party), made a publication on the X (former Twitter) on Thursday (27.FEV.2025) suggesting that the salaries of US congressmen were increased.
“It can make sense to increase the remuneration of congressmen and more experienced government employees to discourage corruption, as this can be 1,000 times more expensive to the taxpayer”, Musk.
Currently, Congressmen from the United States around $ 174,000 annually, around $ 1 million. This represents a monthly salary of about $ 14,700, the equivalent of R $ 84,000.
This amount represents more than double the salary of a federa deputy in Brazil, which receives R $ 34,774.64.
Musk is a special Trump government contractor. He operates in Doge (Department of Government Efficiency) to reduce federal spending. Despite performing as head of the department, That who is ahead is Amy Gleason, who was a USDS (US Digital Service) leader, a Doge -transformed body by Trump administration.
Gleason also acted at USDS during Trump’s 1st term from 2018 to 2021. It is not yet clear, however, what the role or authority it has on the organ.
The revelation of Gleason’s position occurs after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refused to say who would be Doge’s head during an interview with journalists on Tuesday (25.FEV).
“The president appointed Elon Musk to supervise Doge’s efforts. There are career officers and pointed politicians who help manage the department daily“, These leaves.
Also on Tuesday (25.FEV), at least 21 doge employees due to businessman orders. The letter of renunciation speaks of weakening essential public services and shows concern about the integrity of government systems and the security of citizens data.
The letter also mentions internal charges in the department for “political loyalty” a Trump.
