US EditionElon Musk leaving role in the Trump administration
- On May 29, 2025, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and the world's wealthiest individual, announced that he would be concluding his tenure as a government-affiliated advisor involved with the U.S. Agency responsible for reducing federal expenditures known as DOGE.
- His departure came after he publicly criticized President Trump's tax legislation, describing it as a large spending measure that worsens the budget deficit and hampers DOGE's efforts to reduce government expenses.
- Musk expressed frustration that his political role triggered backlash against Tesla, including protests and a sharp drop in Tesla's sales across Europe, contributing to a broader financial decline for the company.
- He expressed frustration that Doge was being blamed for a wide range of issues and highlighted the challenges of reforming the federal bureaucracy, citing outdated and inefficient government computer systems as a significant example.
- Musk’s exit could improve Tesla’s market sentiment by allowing him to focus on the company amid challenges, while DOGE’s mission to cut wasteful spending is expected to continue despite his departure.
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After 130 days, Elon Musk’s tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ended yesterday as scheduled. What remains are key revelations of systemic corruption — and the sobering realization that modern government is a reform-proof, power-entrenched apparatus. “The federal bureaucracy situation is much worse than I realized. I thought there were problems, but it sure is an uphill battle trying to improve things in D.C., to say the lea…
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