Elon Musk is leaving the federal government. What’s next for DOGE?

The editor

Elon Musk listens during a bilateral meeting between President Trump and South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on May 21, 2025. Musk announced this week that he was leaving the Trump administration and returning to focus on his businesses.

Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency effort. His 130 day tenure was marked by legal setbacks, overstated savings claims and little evidence DOGE made things more efficient.

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