In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through Washington, billionaire Elon Musk has publicly raised concerns about automated systems within the U.S. government that he refers to as “magic money computers.” In an explosive interview with Senator Ted Cruz, Musk claimed that these mysterious systems are generating federal payments “out of thin air,” leaving lawmakers and watchdogs baffled by the true scale of government spending.

This article takes a deep dive into Musk’s startling claims, the technology behind these systems, their implications for modern monetary policy, and the broader political fallout surrounding federal fiscal accountability.

I. The Unsettling Revelation
During a high‑profile podcast appearance with Senator Ted Cruz, Elon Musk laid out what he described as a systemic problem within several federal agencies. Musk explained that his research arm, the U.S.