Elon Musk Leaves Corruption and Destruction in His Path

Billionaire Elon Musk ceremoniously left the White House after 130 days as a “Special Government Worker,” claiming to have succeeded in Trump’s charge to reduce government waste, as leader of the Department of Government Efficiency.

Right after his May 30, 2025, departure, Musk turned to criticizing the president, calling Trump’s “one beautiful bill” a “disgusting abomination.” While his words on his social medium platform X seemed to be an about turn, some pundits suggested it was just theatrics. Or, if you put two egomaniac billionaires in a room, there is bound to be a spat.

Ultimately, it is hard to know how much DOGE reduced government spending as the amount Musk claimed is several billions more than the government claims. Musk’s approach, through DOGE, was to gut government agencies and kick government workers out of jobs. Most of these cuts indirectly or directly affect marginalized populations .

Musk succeeded mostly in increasing his empire while he was at the While House. A new report released by Sen. Elizabeth Warren titled “Special Interests over the Public Interest: Elon Musk’s 130 Days in the Trump Administration.” The report lists130 actions by Musk, his companies, and family members that “raise questions about corruption, ethics, and conflicts of interest.”

According to Sen. Warren, “ethics norms and precedent or may have violated laws regarding federal employees’ participation in matters in which they have a financial interest, laws against bribery and gratuities, or the rules prohibiting use of government positions for private gain — all while benefiting Musk’s companies.

Official government time and resources have been spent promoting Musk’s businesses.
Under the Trump Administration, federal government agencies — perhaps influenced by Musk or seeking his favor — have entered or explored new lucrative contracts for his companies and turned to his companies’ services.
During the Trump Administration, federal agencies have dropped investigations into Musk companies, declined to enforce regulations against them, or foregone penalties that appear to have been warranted.
Largely guided by Musk’s DOGE, the Trump Administration has hamstrung the agencies overseeing Musk’s companies, gutting their staff, throwing sand in the gears of their operations, and embedding DOGE staff loyal to Musk.
Agencies have pursued policy changes and regulatory approvals that benefit Musk’s companies.
Musk received special access to sensitive government meetings, classified information, and proprietary government data that can boost his companies.
Musk has been involved in selecting and installing personnel loyal to him in agencies that regulate or contract with his companies.
Musk appeared to redirect foreign aid and immigration policy toward his personal parochial interests rather than the public’s interest.
Musk companies reportedly use the promise of federal assistance — or threat of federal penalties — to extract better deals from business partners and competitors.
The Trump Administration weaponizes federal enforcement powers against Musk’s enemies.
Musk’s influence-peddling in Congress will benefit his bottom line.
Musk secured deals with foreign nations and companies, often after using his unique access to Trump Administration policy discussions and staff.
Musk’s family members also receive new business opportunities – soon after Musk becomes top advisor to the president.
Despite his calls for the government to practice “maximum transparency,” Musk has failed to inform the American people of critical information about potential conflicts of interest.

Trump’s “big beautiful bill” favors billionaires with huge tax breaks add other provisions. Help fight government abuse by getting involved in the Democratic Party. There are many ways to get involved. A call to your legislators is a good way to start.