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Elon Musk: From Hero to Villain in 2025
29th December 2025 • The Daily Note with James A. Brown • James A. Brown
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Elon Musk took a serious hit in 2025, and it’s wild to think about how the guy who once had everyone cheering for electric cars ended up as a protest target in over 200 cities. We dive into how his push for a leaner government through his Doge program backfired big time, turning him from a progressive icon into a lightning rod for criticism. With cuts flying left and right, he became the poster child for what many saw as reckless change. It's a classic case of how shaking up bureaucracy can lead to serious backlash. So, what’s your take on Elon and where he’s headed next? Let’s chat about it on jamesabrown.net.

Takeaways:

  1. In 2025, Elon Musk faced unexpected backlash, highlighting how public opinion can shift rapidly.
  2. The Department of Governmental Efficiency sought to streamline government operations, advocating for a leaner structure.
  3. Despite Musk's reputation as a climate advocate, he became the target of protests across over 200 cities.
  4. Changing government systems is challenging; even a figure like Musk couldn't escape the backlash.
  5. His initiatives, like the Doge program, aimed at efficiency faced serious public opposition and criticism.
  6. I'm curious about what you think Musk's next moves will be in this evolving landscape.

Links referenced in this episode:

  1. jamesabrown.net

Companies mentioned in this episode:

  1. Elon Musk
  2. Doge
  3. Testoff


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His Doge program, the Department of Governmental Efficiency, wanted a smaller government, and they wanted it fast.

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They made lots of cuts, and Musk made himself the face of it.

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You know the same guy who made electric cars, the former darling of the left who cared about climate change?

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That guy became the target of protests in more than 200 cities, with Testoff sales falling and people even bombed his cars and attacked his showrooms.

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But after I thought about it, maybe I shouldn't have been surprised at all, because changing government or any bureaucracy is easier said than done.

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So what do you think about Elon, and what do you think he'll do next?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown and as always, be well.

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