Elon Musk Throws In The Towel

Is Elon Musk giving up?

Elon Musk is set to leave his government role because he’s tired of what he sees as “vicious and unethical” attacks from the left, this is according to a report from The Washington Post. Our coverage of Elon Musk and DOGE, and more specifically Tesla, has been pretty extensive here at DemsMight, highlighting the endless issues that Elon is facing. And it’s not just issues presented, it’s failures.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race seems to have taken a toll on Elon. His ego is hurting, and he might be starting to question his ability to bring change at all. After all, Trump did win in 2016 without his help. It’s not that Elon’s billions didn’t make a difference in 2024, it’s that his money is no longer relevant; and seems to be doing more harm than good to the GOP brand.

Speculation about Musk’s departure comes as his influence in the Trump administration weakens. The New York Times reported last week that the acting commissioner of the IRS was being replaced after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent complained that Elon had his preferred candidate installed without Bessent’s support. Musk has also annoyed other cabinet members, like Trump’s secretary of transportation, by failing to coordinate with them in cost-cutting moves. That’s in addition to his recent problems with Trump adviser Peter Navarro, as we wrote here: The Dam Is Breaking.