Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said that Musk's move is likely a response to the intense blowback that he's endured over DOGE.

Elon Musk’s role at DOGE is winding down and his financial support for Donald Trump and the Republicans is being cut back, but the damage has already been done to Tesla.

As he retreats from Washington, Elon Musk says he will spend “a lot less” on politics. Close advisers say he is eager to return to prior obsessions.