President Donald Trump had said the Pentagon would be an early target of Musk's DOGE, which has swept through federal agencies searching for spending cuts as part of Trump's overhaul and shrinking of the U.

A pair of lawsuits say that, with all the power he has accumulated, Musk is violating the Constitution's rules about the appointment of federal officers.

Tesla’s financial tale, however, has taken a turn since Trump took the oath of office with Tesla stock down over 17% since Jan. 21, as of midday Friday. Just weeks before the inauguration, Tesla reported the first full-year drop in global sales in its history as a public company, according to a report from CNN.

Tesla employees and investors are speaking out over fears that CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with Donald Trump undermines its reputation and sustainability mission.

Elon Musk’s net worth has fallen below $400 billion as Tesla (TSLA) stock tumbles in 2025 amid growing concerns over the EV giant’s future. As