5 Reasons Why Elon Musk May Have Walked Away
Elon Musk has stepped down from his advisory role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing multiple factors influencing his decision
Scheduled End of Term Musk's position as a Special Government Employee was legally limited to 130 days within a year. His term was set to conclude in late May 2025, marking a planned end to his tenure
Opposition to 'Big Beautiful Bill' Musk publicly criticized President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," describing it as a "massive spending bill" that would expand the federal deficit, conflicting with DOGE's mission to reduce government spending
Frustration with Bureaucratic Hurdles Musk expressed frustration over the slow progress and political resistance he encountered in Washington, hindering the implementation of efficiency measures within the federal bureaucracy
Limited Success in Achieving Spending Cuts Despite ambitious goals, DOGE underperformed, achieving only a fraction of the targeted spending cuts. Musk acknowledged the challenges in realizing substantial reductions in government expenditure
Ideological Differences with Administration Policies Musk's disagreements with certain administration policies, including increased defense spending and immigration enforcement measures, contributed to his decision to resign from his advisory role