Although Musk embarked on his new DOGE project with a lot of gusto, it seems that his objective was not rooted in the idealistic challenge of reducing the overall federal deficit for the benefit of the nation. It’s possible that his intent was downright corrupt. Since there were rumours that before commencing his work at DOGE, Musk and his companies were under investigation by some of the agencies he destroyed.
And finally, and most importantly, Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (with the same acronym as the Subcommittee, i.e. DOGE, and the same name as a crypto coin Musk has boosted) is now investigating the same federal agencies whose Inspectors General were investigating Musk’s companies until they were sacked by the Trump administration last month. Yesterday, during the DOGE Subcommittee’s first hearing, Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX) revealed that the Inspectors General of five federal agencies that were investigating Musk’s companies had been fired by the Trump administration last month. Casar said that the Inspector General of the Department of Labor had 17 open investigations into Tesla and SpaceX, where Musk is the CEO of both and a major shareholder. Casar also called out that the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation was investigating Tesla when he was fired by the Trump administration. According to Casar, the Department of Defense’s Inspector General was looking into SpaceX when he was fired. The investigation was potentially a result of the Wall Street Journal’s reporting on Musk’s use of illegal drugs and secret conversations with Putin, both of which would be highly problematic for a defense contractor with security clearance. Also, according to Casar, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Agriculture was investigating Neuralink, another Musk company (experimenting with computer brain implants) when he was fired; and the Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was repeatedly “taking on” Tesla, when he was fired. WALL STREET ON PARADE: Elon Musk’s Companies Were Under Investigation by Five Inspectors General When The Trump Administration Fired Them And Made Musk The Investigator, by Russ and Pam Martens.
Obviously, Musk believes he should be exempt from the operations of the law and that he should not be held accountable when his companies screw up. Therefore, the money he spent to strengthen the Trump Presidential campaign now seems to be an act of self-preservation. Of course, such a world view in and of itself is simply insane. The United States of America is a constitutional democracy. Not a banana republic where the rich and powerful are beyond the tentacles of justice and the law. Even if only twenty-five percent of the above allegations are true, then Musk’s calculated destruction of the above agencies would be tantamount to a criminal obstruction of justice.
It’s now apparent to all and sundry that it’s well nigh impossible for Elon Musk to simply stay out of trouble. While acting as Trump’s right-hand man, Musk got into the crosshairs of several cabinet members. Probably because the operations of DOGE were poorly planned and haphazardly executed. For a man who is, by many measures, an outstanding genius. He is undoubtedly guilty of many actions of brazen stupidity and downright folly.
Tensions between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s key cabinet members have reached a boiling point, with a recent incident in the West Wing culminating in a loud, profanity-filled argument that echoed through the halls of the Oval Office, as per reports. The heated argument included Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who yelled “F*** you!” at Musk several times, Bessent shouted loudly enough for Trump to hear from within the Oval Office, as per The Atlantic. The confrontation started when Musk tried to select Gary Shapley to head the IRS, without first consulting Bessent, as per the report. Shapley, an ex-IRS agent who had caused a stir by leaking information on Hunter Biden’s tax affairs, was a controversial choice, according to The Independent. Musk’s action seemed to bypass Bessent’s role, and the treasury secretary responded with outrage. THE ECONOMIC TIMES: The Inside Story Of Musk’s Fallout With Trump’s Key Cabinet Members, by Global Desk, May 22, 2025.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. His departure, announced Wednesday evening, marks the end of a turbulent chapter that included thousands of layoffs, the evisceration of government agencies and reams of litigation. Despite the upheaval, the billionaire entrepreneur struggled in the unfamiliar environment of Washington, and he accomplished far less than he hoped. He dramatically reduced his target for cutting spending — from $2 trillion to $1 trillion to $150 billion — and increasingly expressed frustration about resistance to his goals. Sometimes he clashed with other top members of Trump’s administration, who chafed at the newcomer’s efforts to reshape their departments, and he faced fierce political blowback for his efforts. ASSOCIATED PRESS: Elon Musk Is Leaving The Trump Administration After Leading Effort To Slash The Federal Government by Chris Megarian, May 29, 2025.
When one examines everything that Musk attempted and actually accomplished in Washington, one realizes that his efforts are a playbook of exactly how things should never be done. His actions are a recipe for mayhem and chaos. Only a maniac would have done what he did. The blowback that resulted from his conduct is justifiable. But it wasn’t only in America that demonstrations and violence erupted against Musk and his business empire. There were demonstrations throughout Europe due to his unsolicited interference in local politics. Mr. Elon Musk certainly has a great deal of energy, but his many ill-advised actions have caused him a great deal of sorrow. So, at least he has feelings and is not the absolute monster that he has unwittingly portrayed himself to be. At one point in time, he was seen on video appealing to Americans with some pathos and tear-filled eyes, while many Teslas went up in flames, “To stop being psycho.” Which incidentally is a perfect description of exactly how he had been behaving.
Has Musk learnt anything from his many forays into the political arena? “He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears…Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire, So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” Proverbs 26:17, 20-21. (NKJV) Mr. Musk has made frequent references to the rapture. Such references, though, seem to be merely passing flights of his roving fancy. One of the things people who yearn to go to heaven must master is the ability to co-exist peacefully with others. After moving out of the White House, Musk opined that “He felt that he had given enough to political parties, and that he would only do so in the future if he thought that it was necessary.”
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