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Elon Musk's $122 Billion Loss: Fallout from Trump Backing

4/26/2025

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Elon Musk's time in Washington has come to a dramatic close, marked by a staggering $122 billion plunge in his net worth and a damaged reputation. His $288 million backing of Donald Trump has backfired, with his DOGE initiatives criticized for misleading claims and harmful cuts to federal programs, leaving Tesla and his other ventures reeling from heavy financial losses.

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Elon Musk's time in Washington has come to a dramatic close, marked by a staggering $122 billion plunge in his net worth and a damaged reputation. His $288 million backing of Donald Trump has backfired, with his DOGE initiatives criticized for misleading claims and harmful cuts to federal programs, leaving Tesla and his other ventures reeling from heavy financial losses.