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Musk Withdraws from Trump Project Amid Tesla Turmoil

4/27/2025

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Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in President Trump’s government efficiency project, DOGE, citing personal distractions and mounting criticism from Democrats. Amid rising vandalism against Tesla vehicles, which has caught the FBI's attention, Musk faces ridicule from critics like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, as Tesla's stock and sales take a hit.

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Elon Musk is stepping back from his role in President Trump’s government efficiency project, DOGE, citing personal distractions and mounting criticism from Democrats. Amid rising vandalism against Tesla vehicles, which has caught the FBI's attention, Musk faces ridicule from critics like Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, as Tesla's stock and sales take a hit.