Elon Musk departs DC with a black eye and a tattered reputation
Briefly

Elon Musk recently concluded his brief tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid various challenges, including a reduction in Tesla's market share and falling public support. Despite these setbacks, Musk asserts that DOGE’s work will persist after his departure. His claims of achieving substantial savings for the government have been contested, and criticism about eliminating humanitarian aid persists. Musk’s remarks following his time in DOGE highlight a mix of resilience and ongoing struggles within his business enterprises.
Musk is emerging from his five-month stint as head of DOGE, or Department of Government Efficiency, with more than just a shiner.
Sources in the Trump administration told Reuters that the billionaire has been 'exhausted and exasperated,' especially by the blowback against his companies.
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