Musk Ends Government Role Amid DOGE Doubts, financial Scrutiny

​ Updated May 30, 2025

Elon Musk,⁢ the entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, concluded his official role in the Trump administration Friday, standing alongside the former ​president in​ the Oval office. The ‍future of Musk’s involvement ⁢in government remains unclear,despite his leading the Department ‌of Government⁢ Efficiency (DOGE).

The departure ‌follows Musk’s criticisms of Trump’s policies ​and reports detailing his clashes with administration aides. A lawsuit from 14 states challenges the legality of Musk’s appointment, ​arguing it circumvented Senate ​confirmation. A federal ⁣judge has allowed the ⁢suit to ⁢proceed.

Musk touted $175 billion in savings achieved by the⁢ DOGE team. However, the Treasury Department’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service indicates federal spending increased during the same ⁢period.The program initially aimed for ‌$2 trillion in cuts.

Musk’s tenure coincided​ with setbacks for‌ his ⁣companies. SpaceX has encountered engineering hurdles with its Starship rocket, vital for lunar missions. Tesla experienced a meaningful profit⁢ decline ​and stock devaluation.

“The DOGE team is doing ‍an incredible job,” ‍Musk⁢ said. “I’ll continue to be⁤ visiting here, and be a friend and advisor to the president.”

Musk acknowledged dedicating excessive time to politics. He also criticized‌ the Trump administration’s fiscal ⁣policies, deeming them contradictory to DOGE’s objectives. Recent reports have also⁣ highlighted Musk’s use of ketamine and his ‍efforts to undermine artificial ⁤intelligence ⁤partnerships involving OpenAI.

What’s next

Musk plans to reduce ‌his political involvement, focusing more on his ‌companies ‍while​ remaining an advisor to ⁤the former president. The legal challenges surrounding his role⁤ in DOGE are ongoing.