Musk's departure from the administration might've just thrown a wrench into the whole government efficiency overhaul. Word on the street is his exit seriously weakened the push to trim down the bureaucratic monster that's been choking progress for years. DOGE—whether you're thinking crypto or that government efficiency thing—just lost one of its biggest champions in the room where decisions happen. Without that tech billionaire energy driving reforms from the inside, the massive restructuring effort could be hitting some serious roadblocks. Makes you wonder if the momentum for shaking up outdated systems just took a major hit. The timing couldn't be worse for anyone hoping to see real institutional change.