In a surprising development, Elon Musk has resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an agency he co-founded under the Trump 2.0 administration. His departure follows significant cuts within the federal workforce, including 260,000 job reductions and a 12% overall decrease. Amid growing bipartisan criticism, Musk stated that the deficit continues to grow and policy is broken, indicating a desire to return to "real innovation." However, critics suggest his resignation is a move to avoid the negative consequences of the severe cost-cutting measures, while investors are reportedly urging him to prioritize Tesla and X amidst wavering confidence.