### Box CEO Aaron Levie Supports Elon Musk in Trump's Deregulation Agenda

In a surprising turn of events, Box CEO Aaron Levie, a known supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump's deregulation plans following the recent presidential election. Levie's endorsement is largely influenced by his admiration for his fellow Silicon Valley innovator, Elon Musk.

Speaking on the POLITICO Tech podcast, Levie expressed confidence in Musk's ability to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. "I don't think there's a better person for this particular task, let's say, than Elon, because of how resistant the government normally would be to this type of change," Levie stated. He highlighted Musk's impressive track record in solving formidable challenges, from launching commercial rockets at SpaceX to building electric vehicles at Tesla.

Musk, now serving as co-leader of Trump's department, has pledged to implement significant reductions in federal programs and regulations. Levie believes that Democrats should give Musk an opportunity to drive these changes. He emphasized that the tech mogul's business achievements align well with Democratic values, despite the apparent friction between Musk and the party.

"Somehow they built up this animosity with Elon, and I've never thought it made any sense," Levie remarked. "It's not only a bad political strategy—see this election—but it's just bad for the country." Levie hopes that in the wake of their electoral defeat, Democrats will re-evaluate their stance and recognize the contributions of tech leaders like Musk.

For those interested in the detailed conversation, the full interview is available on POLITICO Tech. The podcast can be accessed through popular platforms such as Apple, Spotify, and Audible.