If you thought Silicon Valley’s “move fast and break things” mantra was exclusive to startups, think again. Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump are now applying this bold strategy to the US government, and the results are shaking things up.

Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, has taken on a special role in the government. He’s secured top-secret clearance and access to sensitive systems, aiming to streamline operations—mostly by firing people he deems unfit for the job. “He’s got access to letting people go that he thinks are no good,” Trump explained, adding that there’s some oversight involved. Still, the move has raised eyebrows.

But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Trump’s administration is rolling out a controversial buyout offer for federal workers, encouraging them to resign by September and still get paid—without congressional approval. Unions are urging workers to stay put, and the plan has left many lawmakers silent. Meanwhile, agencies like USAID, which distributes foreign aid, are under fire. Musk called the agency a “ball full of worms,” while Trump labeled its workers “radical left lunatics.” The agency’s website has gone dark, and its future looks uncertain.

The chaos doesn’t stop there. Trump flirted with imposing steep tariffs on Mexico and Canada, citing concerns about migrants and fentanyl. After alarming global markets, he walked back the threat, but the economic rollercoaster left experts scratching their heads. “If this is a way of managing the economy, it doesn’t make any sense,” said economist Justin Wolfers.

Closer to home, Trump’s decision to release water from California dams sparked controversy. While he claimed it would help the state, local officials warned it nearly caused flooding. “Trump says he opened California’s water. Local officials say he nearly flooded them,” Politico reported.

From dismantling agencies to economic threats, Musk and Trump seem determined to reshape the federal government at breakneck speed. Whether this approach will lead to lasting change—or just more chaos—remains to be seen. One thing’s clear: the federal government is in for a wild ride.