
In a surprising statement following Donald Trump’s re-election, Elon Musk has proposed a radical idea that is stirring up debate across social media and political circles alike. “Now we can convert the IRS agents into border control agents,” Musk tweeted, adding that the move could help streamline government agencies, reduce bureaucracy, and, in his words, “bring some real action to the borders.”

The suggestion has ignited a firestorm, with supporters hailing it as “a masterstroke of efficiency” and critics calling it “another Musk publicity stunt.” But if there’s one thing Musk knows how to do, it’s getting people talking.
“Look, we’re in an era of multi-functional jobs,” Musk tweeted to his 200 million followers. “If we can expect AI to do double duty, why not humans? IRS agents already know how to track down money—they can learn to track down people, too.” Musk, known for his bold ideas, insists that such a plan would solve two problems at once: it would reduce what he views as “overbearing” IRS oversight and reinforce the U.S. border with a ready-made workforce.
According to Musk, the math is simple. “We already have an army of IRS agents sitting around looking for decimal points to audit,” he said in a follow-up post. “Put them to work on something tangible. We’re talking about people trained to be meticulous, to sniff out every little discrepancy. Imagine that same dedication at our borders.
Supporters of the idea have quickly jumped on board, citing Musk’s record of innovation as evidence that he just might be onto something. “If Musk can send rockets to Mars and revolutionize the auto industry, he can figure out a way to turn tax agents into border control,” one fan tweeted. “It’s about time someone thought outside the box.”
Musk envisions the IRS to border patrol conversion as a straightforward “reallocation” of federal resources, and he’s already suggesting names for the new force: the “Internal Patrol Service” or “Border Revenue Agency.” “Think about it,” Musk said during an impromptu Q&A on social media. “These people are experts in following trails, analyzing complex data, and digging into details. That’s exactly the skill set we need at the border.”

Musk’s hypothetical plan includes retraining programs to quickly get IRS agents field-ready. “The IRS agents don’t have to patrol with guns right away,” Musk clarified. “They can start by manning border checkpoints and processing paperwork, and we’ll work our way up.”
In typical Musk fashion, he added, “Give them a Tesla Cybertruck, and they’ll be able to do both jobs at once—process taxes and protect the border.”
While some critics find the suggestion outlandish, Musk’s fans have responded enthusiastically. “Imagine an IRS agent on patrol, watching your tax returns and making sure you’re not skipping out on child support at the same time,” one Twitter user mused. Others are creating memes with images of accountants wielding calculators and night-vision goggles, alongside slogans like, “Protecting your tax dollars… and your borders.”
However, not everyone is thrilled by Musk’s proposal. Some are concerned about the actual logistics of transforming auditors into border agents. “These people are trained to chase down tax evaders, not to chase down smugglers in the desert,” one analyst commented. “Just because you can crunch numbers doesn’t mean you can handle border enforcement.”
But Musk remains undeterred, tweeting, “If a SpaceX engineer can help land rockets on droneships in the ocean, an IRS agent can be trained to do this. It’s called adapting.”