Top News 100 years before Elon Musk, one of America’s richest men came to fix Washington. It didn’t end well. Published 3 weeks ago on May 29, 2025 By The Janitor Andrew Mellon, treasury secretary to three presidents, slashed government spending but ultimately saw his legacy tarnished by the Great Depression and changed by the New Deal. Related Topics: Up Next Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard Don't Miss Trump meets with Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman he has repeatedly scorned The Janitor Continue Reading You may like