#ElonMuskDOGEDeparture

Musk confirmed his departure from government service Wednesday night, citing frustrations with Washington's bureaucratic obstacles. The world's richest man, who spent heavily supporting Trump's 2024 campaign, told reporters he "probably did spend a bit too much time on politics" and was disappointed by Congress's recent spending bill, which he said "undermines" DOGE's mission.

The billionaire's exit came after mounting tensions within the administration. Musk publicly criticized Trump's signature domestic policy legislation for increasing the deficit, complained about AI deals involving rival