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Elon Musk Steps Back as Tesla Profits Plummet

4/23/2025

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Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid a staggering 71% plunge in Tesla's profits and a 20% drop in automotive revenue. His political entanglements have ignited protests and tarnished Tesla's reputation, prompting urgent calls for him to redirect his attention to the company’s future.

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Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) amid a staggering 71% plunge in Tesla's profits and a 20% drop in automotive revenue. His political entanglements have ignited protests and tarnished Tesla's reputation, prompting urgent calls for him to redirect his attention to the company’s future.