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Elon Musk's Wild Ride in Trump's Government Ends

Elon Musk's time in the Trump administration's end is near, After 129 days of cutting spending, controversy did appear.

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Elon Musk in the Trump administration, a story so bold,
A billionaire with a mission, to cut spending to unfold.
129 days of chaos and change, with controversy in the air,
A tempestuous tenure, with no one knowing what to share.
He took an axe to government spending, with a target so grand,
$2 trillion, then $1 trillion, and finally $150 billion in hand.
He saved $175 billion, or so he claims with a grin,
But evidence is lacking, and the figures don't always fit within.
He fired 260,000 employees, with a wave of his hand,
But mistakes were made, and some were reinstated, in a bureaucratic band.
He accessed sensitive systems, with a push for more data to share,
But raised eyebrows with potential conflicts, and a lack of transparency to spare.
Polls showed cuts to spending were popular, but Musk's fame had waned,
As questions arose about his motives, and potential profits gained.
His corporate empire, with companies that do business with the state,
Raised concerns about conflicts of interest, and an unfair weight.
Around the world, his work was felt, with USAID programmes cut in two,
A six-week review by Doge, with a focus on "America First" to pursue.
The cuts had an impact, on projects that helped the poor and the weak,
Communal kitchens in Sudan, scholarships for Afghan women, and clinics for those who seek.
Misinformation crept in, with conspiracy theories so bold,
Musk spread unfounded claims, with a lack of fact-checking to unfold.
He floated the idea of livestreaming Fort Knox, to ensure the gold was secure,
And spread discredited rumours, of genocide in South Africa, with no proof to ensure.
Tensions within the administration, were on full display,
As cabinet members disagreed, on the cuts and the way.
Musk's tenure was marked, by reports of tension and strife,
As he departed the White House, with a final goodbye to life.