Andrew Mellon, treasury secretary to three presidents, slashed government spending but ultimately saw his legacy tarnished by the Great Depression and changed by the New Deal.

At a celebratory rally after Trump’s inauguration, Musk’s White House career got off to a contentious start when he seemingly offered a straight-arm salute at the Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., as he excitedly told the crowd: “My heart goes out to you.”

Billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk posted on X that his “scheduled time” as a special government employee had come to an end.

Of course, the one endeavor for which Musk has received the most public attention is the one for which he proved entirely unsuited.

Tesla stock was rising in early trading on Thursday. Elon Musk and trade are driving shares higher. Shares of the electric vehicle maker were 2.9% higher in premarket trading at $367.30, while S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were 1.

In a letter, some skeptical backers of the EV company have also asked its board to add a “new, truly independent” member and lay out a succession plan.

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk is criticizing the centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, a significant fracture in a partnership that was forged during last year’s campaign.

Trump announces Musk and Republican presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new "Department of Government Efficiency", also known as "DOGE" with the ma