Musk and White House Respond to Rumors of Departure Amid Tesla and DOGE Challenges

Elon Musk is facing a significant political and economic backlash following his association with Donald Trump and his efforts to cut US government spending and dismantle federal agencies. A Republican candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Brad Schimel, who was backed by Musk, was defeated in the election, marking a political setback for Musk. Additionally, Tesla's sales have plummeted due to consumer boycotts and Chinese competition. Musk has reportedly indicated that he will be reducing his involvement in the US government, with Donald Trump allegedly telling his inner circle that Musk will soon play a reduced role. However, the accuracy of this information is disputed by the White House press secretary, who called a report on the matter "garbage."