One Explanation for Elon Musk's Claimed DOGE Departure that Gossip-Mongers Missed - emptywheel
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Elon Musk's recent resignation from his role at DOGE has sparked debate over the reasons behind his departure. The New York Times attributes it to tensions surrounding Trump's Big Ugly Tax Bill. However, other analysts suggest that Musk's concerns might be more complex, involving discontent with the bill's implications for the budget deficit, which he articulated in a CBS interview. His departure raises questions about the stability of DOGE amid these political dynamics, especially given the recent criticism directed at the bill's failure to address certain issues.
"I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly, which increases the budget deficit, not just decreases it, and undermines the work that the DOGE team is doing."
"Inclusion of DOGE was not Elon's prior complaint about the Big Ugly; the exacerbation of the budget deficit was."
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