In May 2025, Elon Musk announced his departure from the US government after leading the Department of Government Efficiency, marking the end of his brief collaboration with President Donald Trump. Despite an initially amicable press conference, tensions arose when Musk criticized Trump’s Congressional spending bill as a “disgusting abomination.” Political expert Angelia Wilson noted that their partnership was one of convenience, driven by their large egos and mutual benefits, though she predicted Musk is unlikely to become an outright enemy of the White House.
