The DOGE Crackdown: Will Elon Musk Make It Harder to Leave the U.S.?

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In this conversation, Josh and John discuss the significant political and market changes since January 2025, focusing on the implications of the new administration's policies. They explore three potential scenarios regarding government changes and their economic impacts, particularly for expatriates and retirees. The discussion delves into the potential backlash against the administration's changes, the likelihood of partial resistance, and the more extreme scenario of a technocratic order under Elon Musk's influence. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics for financial planning and the future of social security. 🎙️ Welcome to the ExpatsEverywhere Podcast! Join us on the journey of learning about Portugal and expat life around the world. Each week, we bring you expert interviews, insightful commentary, and real-life stories to help you navigate your move abroad with confidence. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) 🎉 Love what we’re doing? Join the movement. Be a part of our community on Patreon and get early bonus content, behind-the-scenes updates, and connect with fellow expats moving to and living in Portugal: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/expatseverywhere 🌍 About Us We’re Josh and Kalie, and we’ve been living abroad since 2009. Our expat journey has taken us through Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and now Portugal. We share what we’ve learned to help you move abroad smarter and live abroad better. 📌 Portugal Visa Help We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com/courses/remote-worker-visa 🛠️ Useful Expat Resources Here are tools and services we use and recommend. Some links are affiliate links that support our work—thank you! 💸 Transfer Money Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://transferwise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011lfsFy/ar:channelwide/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftransferwise.com%2Fc%2Fexpatseverywhere Spartan FX (speak to a specialist): https://www.spartanfx.co.uk/fx-partner.php?sfxtrack=expatseverywhere 📺 Watch Your Shows Abroad SurfShark VPN – Get 40% off: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=6&aff_id=5969 🛡️ Digital Security Aura – 2-week free trial: https://aura.com/expatseverywhere 🏦 NIF & Bank Setup in Portugal Bordr – $10 off NIF and/or bank account: https://www.bordr.com/?via=expatseverywhere 🌐 Insurance Abroad SafetyWing – Travel & expat health insurance: https://tinyurl.com/ykt5e73w 🗣️ Learn Portuguese Ling App – Yearly subscription offer: https://ling-app.com/offer-yearly-subscription/?affiliateId=expatseverywhere Portuguese with Carla: https://journey.portuguesewithcarla.com/offer-collab/?ref=7 Mia Esmeriz Academy: https://school.learn-portuguese.org/courses?affcode=206686_p6olvjck 📬 Mail Forwarding World Post: https://worldpost.anytimemailbox.com/signup 💰 Taxes for Expats Taxes for Expats – Get $25 off: https://www.taxesforexpats.com/ref/239 📬 Get in Touch Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.expatseverywhere.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expatseverywhere Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expatseverywhere X: https://x.com/expert_expat #ExpatsEverywhere #MoveAbroad #PortugalPodcast Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Political Changes and Their Implications 07:52 - Exploring Potential Scenarios 14:10 - Scenario A: Full Scale Backlash 16:07 - Scenario B: Partial Downsizing and Resistance 27:01 - Scenario C: Full Control and Its Consequences 27:31 - The Rise of Technocracy and Its Implications 34:31 - The Impact of a Weakening Dollar 46:39 - Investment Strategies in Uncertain Times 49:01 - Preparing for Scenario X: The Future of Freedom 52:45 - Final Thoughts and Resources for Listeners