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When analyzing the effects of Musk’s initiatives, particularly concerning federal budget reductions, it's clear that the actions taken have been minimal. Initially, Musk projected a monumental $2 trillion cut to the annual federal budget—an ambitious campaign promise that began to see diminishing returns as the political landscape shifted. By the time he exited, this figure had shrunk dramatically to approximately $180 billion, with more realistic estimates hovering around $150 billion.