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Group 1 - Elon Musk's battle with the U.S. bureaucratic system has resulted in a significant reduction of government budget, amounting to $160 billion cut from the proposed $2 trillion [1][3] - Musk's personal wealth has decreased by approximately $150 billion, representing a one-third loss in less than 100 days [1][3] - During a Tesla earnings call, Musk announced a shift in focus back to corporate matters from political engagements starting in May [3] Group 2 - Musk's attempts to cut budgets have led to unintended consequences, such as contributing to the U.S. egg shortage due to layoffs in the Department of Agriculture [4] - The Department of Energy's layoffs included critical personnel from the Nuclear Safety Administration, raising national security concerns [6] - Tensions between Musk and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen were reported, indicating a heated disagreement over budget cuts [6][8] Group 3 - The Department of Defense, which has struggled with audits for seven consecutive years, has seen increased military spending despite Musk's budget-cutting intentions [8] - There was a notable incident involving an explosion at Northrop Grumman's facility, which supplies a majority of the U.S. solid rocket engines, highlighting potential risks in defense operations [8] - Public trust in U.S. gold reserves has diminished, with discussions around inspecting the Fort Knox gold vault becoming a topic of interest, although Musk has since avoided the subject [9][11] Group 4 - Musk's budget cuts have not only affected his wealth but also his reputation, as his political promises have largely failed to materialize [13] - Criticism has emerged regarding the accuracy of the budget cuts Musk claimed, with significant portions being unverified or erroneous [13] - The efforts to uncover government inefficiencies have ironically led to Musk being perceived as having created "negative assets" rather than achieving his goals [13]