Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in President Trump’s administration after a whirlwind 100 days shaking up Washington. The Tesla CEO, who led the charge to slash government waste, faced fierce resistance from bureaucrats and Democrats but delivered historic results.
Musk’s “chainsaw approach” at the Department of Government Efficiency cut $1 trillion from the deficit by dismantling bloated agencies. Federal unions sued, and left-wing activists vandalized Tesla dealerships, but Musk didn’t back down. His no-nonsense style made him a hero to working-class Americans tired of big government.
President Trump publicly praised Musk as a “patriot” while hinting his exit was inevitable. “Elon’s done more in three months than career politicians do in decades,” Trump said. “But he’s got his cars to build—can’t blame him for wanting to get back to real work.”
Musk’s departure comes as Tesla faces profit drops blamed on trade wars and anti-Trump boycotts. Critics claim his government work distracted him, but supporters argue he put country before profits. “Elon sacrificed his business to save taxpayers,” one GOP strategist noted.
The billionaire’s influence skyrocketed after he endorsed Trump minutes following the 2024 assassination attempt. Musk poured $250 million into Trump’s campaign, funding viral voter drives that sparked legal battles but energized the base. Democrats still call him a “dangerous radical.”
Musk’s DOGE team eliminated 15% of the federal workforce, fulfilling a core Trump promise. “Drain the swamp? He bulldozed it,” a White House insider said. Career bureaucrats leaked complaints, but Musk’s approval with Republicans stayed near 80%.
Though scaling back, Musk vows to keep advising Trump on trade and tariffs. “The fight’s not over,” he told shareholders. Meanwhile, the administration plans to cement his reforms, ensuring Washington can’t revert to its wasteful ways.
Conservatives salute Musk as a modern-day patriot who risked his reputation to deliver results. His exit marks not a retreat but a victory—proof that bold leadership can defy the elites and put America first. The Trump-Musk alliance shook the establishment, and their legacy will outlast the left’s tantrums.
