Chaos in the White House. Tesla in freefall. Elon Musk under fire. The billionaire’s bold jump into U.S. politics is turning into a high-stakes mess and the fallout is hitting hard.
Musk vs. Washington: The Power Struggle Exploding Behind Closed Doors
Elon Musk thought he could bring Silicon Valley disruption to D.C. as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But his aggressive moves like trying to appoint IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley without consulting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked a full-blown West Wing screaming match. Shapley was out in just three days.
Allies Turned Enemies: Musk Blasts Trump Officials
Musk hasn’t held back, openly roasting Trump officials like Marco Rubio and Sean Duffy as “incompetent” and “liars.” The White House? Not amused. The friction is making it harder for Musk to push his agenda and easier for rivals to take shots.
Tesla Tanks While Elon Plays Politics
Meanwhile, Tesla is suffering. The latest earnings report showed a brutal 71% drop. Investors are spooked, protests are brewing, and customers are asking why Musk is focused on politics instead of production lines.
DOGE Cuts Ambitions as Public Turns on Musk
Musk’s vision to slash $300 billion in government waste has now been chopped down to $150 billion. And the public is catching on. Polls show most voters now think Musk has too much power and conservative media is warning Trump that Musk could be a liability in 2025.
Musk Pulls Back But Not Out
After months of controversy, Musk says he’s scaling back his role in DOGE to focus more on Tesla but he’s not quitting. He plans to stay involved through the end of Trump’s term.
Bottom line Musk bet big on political influence. Now it’s backfiring and it could cost him everything from Capitol Hill to Wall Street.
