Elon Musk leaves Trump: Controversial withdrawal and savings fiasco!

Elon Musk leaves Trump: Controversial withdrawal and savings fiasco!

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after just four months as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk announced that his time as a “special government employee” will end on Friday, May 30, 2025. This agency was created during Trump's second term to cut bureaucracy and reduce tax waste. Despite his ambition to reach $2 trillion in savings, Musk only managed to realize a thousandth of that amount.

His term in office was marked by radical austerity measures, which also led to tens of thousands of layoffs in the public sector. Political scientist Elaine Kamarck traces a turning point in Musk's career that occurred in mid-March, when he was embroiled in conflicts at Oval Office meetings. Musk then criticized Trump's economic policies, particularly the introduction of tariff increases with important trading partners.

Controversies and cuts

DOGE’s measures are at the center of controversial discussions. An email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) asked about two million government employees to document their weekly benefits. Musk emphasized that failure to respond to this message could be considered termination. Some agencies, including the Defense Department and the FBI, said employees were not required to respond, sparking resentment.

The cuts are already having a noticeable impact on various areas. Cuts at national parks are leading to long lines and canceled reservations, while safety concerns are being raised about vital services like food and flights. Political scientist Malone pointed out the real dangers posed by these savings, such as an increased risk of wildfires.

Amid the controversy, Trump stressed that despite the differences, Musk was called a "genius" and could always stay by her side. Kamarck does not believe in a permanent end to the collaboration between Trump and Musk, as the two get along well and Musk could possibly continue to support him financially in the election campaign. After leaving government, Musk plans to focus more on his companies, which are currently struggling with declining sales and profit slumps.

In summary, the developments show that Musk's time in DOGE was characterized by a series of battles against bureaucracy, conflicts in politics and serious cuts in public services. Trump still praised Musk's efforts to expose fraud and corruption while questioning the legal basis of his actions. The future of American government and its effectiveness therefore remains uncertain.

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