- Elon Musk went all-in to get Trump elected. Now, he’s trying to shake up Washington.
- He’s racked up some wins so far. But some of the limits of his influence are coming into view.
- Here’s a running list of Musk’s wins and losses since Trump was reelected.
Since pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into helping President-elect Donald Trump win the 2024 election, Elon Musk has emerged as a major Washington power player.
Musk has the ear of the incoming president, is set to co-lead a “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative with Vivek Ramaswamy, and has already demonstrated an ability to influence the course of major legislation.
He hasn’t won every single time, though. Musk’s brash style has clashed at times with how Washington typically works, and he’s encountered some losses here and there.
Here’s a running list of where Musk has won as he’s sought to influence Washington — and where he’s lost.
