<ul><li>Elon Musk has resigned from his role as a "special government employee" in the Trump administration amidst challenges faced by his businesses, especially Tesla.</li><li>Musk's departure came after a public disagreement with President Trump over proposed spending plans and criticism of a legislative centerpiece for tax breaks and defense spending.</li><li>During his time in politics, Tesla faced a significant drop in sales, a decline in its stock price, and warnings of potential impact on demand due to changing political sentiment.</li><li>Musk's efforts to reduce federal spending through his initiative, the “Department of Government Efficiency” (Doge), led to job cuts and reports of protests and vandalism against Tesla vehicles and dealerships.</li></ul>

Elon Musk leaves White House amid political turmoil and business headwinds

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