Initially, Donald Trump and Elon Musk shared a strong rapport, with Musk supporting Trump’s election and proposing a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, Musk’s aggressive cuts led to significant backlash, including lawsuits and a drastic drop in Tesla’s profits and his net worth. In a recent interview, Musk reflected on the criticism faced by DOGE, asserting that the backlash was unfair and rooted in ideological differences regarding government size and efficiency.