Elon Musk's presence in Washington has deteriorated significantly, marked by public outbursts and conflicts within the administration. Notably, he clashed with treasury secretary Scott Bessent over the Internal Revenue Service leadership appointment, underscoring tensions around bureaucratic influence over federal decision-making. Musk's attempts to push the Department of Government Efficiency have faced opposition from cabinet members, while his controversial behavior, including a Nazi salute, has drawn heavy criticism. In a recent interview, he expressed a sense of resignation about his role, stating, 'I think I've done enough.'
The walls started coming down earlier this year when Musk...shouting obscenities at him in the halls of the West Wing, as The Atlantic reports. The pair were fighting over...decisions that directly affected his own wealth and business interests.
His slashing of budgets has encountered major headwinds, with cabinet members blocking many of his...moves. He has attracted copious amounts of bad press...to being accused of handing his businesses cushy government contracts.
In a childishly standoffish appearance at Bloomberg's Qatar Economic Forum this week, he lashed out at the interviewer, visibly struggling to coherently talk about what DOGE actually achieved.
But at long last, endless months of sparring and making himself unpopular in Washington, DC, are seemingly coming to a close. 'I think I've done enough,' he said during the interview.
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