Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration, stepping down as a top advisor to President Donald Trump and as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after leading efforts to shrink federal bureaucracy.
His departure ends a turbulent tenure marked by mass layoffs, agency overhauls, and political backlash. He often clashed with Trump officials and voiced frustration over resistance to the president's reforms.
Musk's venture into politics was just one chapter in a career defined by bold, unconventional moves. While Musk’s professional achievements are widely celebrated, his personal life is often overshadowed. But how does this colorful but controversial character separate business from pleasure, and how has family life defined him?
Click through and go beyond SpaceX and Tesla to find out who Elon Musk really is.