Musk's hundred-day reform ended without success. Last year, he loudly proclaimed the goal of reducing the federal budget by at least $2 trillion, but in the end, he only cut $150 billion. If you count the compensation for the laid-off federal employees, the actual savings Musk achieved are quite limited.
After three months of effort, Musk did not gain much. Some say that the funds Musk cut are less than the decrease in his personal wealth; had he known this would be the outcome, he might as well have donated the $150 billion himself, which would have earned him a good reputation.
Trump and cabinet members held a farewell party for Musk at the White House, where Trump said, "You have been treated unfairly, but the vast majority of people in this country truly respect and appreciate you." Compared to the significant meaning when he won the election, Musk's wealth has drastically shrunk in just three months, Tesla's stock price has plummeted and faced boycotts, and he has offended too many people.
Musk now has no choice but to leave; on one hand, his conflicts with Trump and cabinet officials are escalating. Recently, he has had intense clashes with the White House trade advisor and the Secretary of the Treasury over tariff policies. Protests against Musk across the country are also escalating. Meanwhile, the Tesla board is preparing to replace him as CEO. Musk, feeling unwelcome both inside and outside, did not leave the White House in a dignified manner.
