Elon Musk's Missed Opportunity to Transform US Government: Biographer Walter Isaacson's Critical Assessment

Nov 18, 2025 05:11 pm CST

Walter Isaacson, author of Elon Musk's 2023 biography, expresses disappointment over how the tech billionaire approached his role in government. Despite having potential to improve government operations through his efficiency expertise, Musk's tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency featured controversial staff cuts and reorganizations before his departure and subsequent launch of the America Party, representing his complete political transformation from former Democratic supporter to populist political figure.