Forbes March 20, 2025
Few figures in modern history have been as polarizing as Elon Musk. A relentless innovator who has transformed the automotive, space, AI and energy industries, he is now leading the most radical government transformation in decades. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency — a new initiative aimed at slashing bureaucracy, privatizing inefficiencies and reshaping the U.S. government — Musk is once again disrupting the establishment, and the backlash has been explosive.
Tesla dealerships have been attacked. Protests have erupted. Threats against Musk have escalated to the point where he has had to increase his personal security detail. Critics argue that he is recklessly dismantling government agencies, consolidating power and forcing the federal workforce into chaos.
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