Despite speculation of political friction, Elon Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency was expected. He was appointed as a Special Government Employee, a category created

America’s government needs to change. Mr Musk has built several remarkable businesses in areas that seemed impossible. That he could help seemed plausible. And yet just a few months in, most in Washington think DOGE is a failure, and Mr Musk is on the way out. Was this inevitable? And what does it say about the future of government reform?

Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.