The billionaire’s good times are over in Washington, but he departs a winner. His companies are likely to clinch lucrative deals and face less oversight.
Elon Musk with the chainsaw he was given last week by the Argentine president, Javier Milei, right, in February. The New York Times
David A. Fahrenthold, Eric Lipton and Jess Bidgood
Just three months ago, Elon Musk stood before a crowd of roaring conservatives and held up a chainsaw. He was at the height of his influence, swaggering in a self-designed role with immense power inside and outside the government.
“We’re trying to get good things done,” he said, using the chainsaw as a metaphor for the deep cuts he was making in government. “But also, like, you know, have a good time doing it.”
