Elon Musk has concluded his tenure as a senior adviser to President Donald Trump, stepping down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after 130 days—the maximum duration permitted for a special government employee. His departure follows public criticism of the administration's flagship legislative proposal, a substantial tax and spending package known as the "big beautiful bill," which Musk argued would exacerbate the federal deficit and undermine DOGE's objectives. During his time with DOGE, Musk led efforts to streamline federal operations, including significant agency cuts and layoffs. Initially aiming for $2 trillion in savings, he later revised this target to $150 billion, citing internal resistance and political opposition. Despite these efforts, the initiative faced legal challenges and scrutiny over its reported savings. Musk's exit coincides with a period of declining performance for his companies, notably Tesla and SpaceX, which have experienced setb...