Judge Forces Musk to Testify Under Oath About DOGE and USAID AI Might Beat Brilliant AI in the Fight for Corporate America
Judge Forces Musk to Testify Under Oath About DOGE and USAID AI Might Beat Brilliant AI in the Fight for Corporate America  
Podcast: Elon Musk Podcast
Published On: Fri Feb 06 2026
Description: A federal judge denied Elon Musk's attempt to avoid a deposition in the USAID lawsuit, rejecting the apex doctrine defense and ruling that sworn testimony is the only way to determine who authorized the agency's dismantlement during DOGE operations.00:00 Elon Musk Ordered to Testify on USAID Shutdown01:05 Legal Arguments and the Apex Doctrine02:29 Judge's Ruling and Its Implications04:00 Impact of USAID Dismantlement05:29 Call to Action for Viewers06:07 Lack of Alternative Witnesses07:43 Broader Legal Context and Constitutional Questions09:40 Focus of Upcoming Depositions