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Elon Musk Bows Out of DOGE and Trump’s Cabinet, Recommits to Tesla

In a move that surprised few but still generated headlines, Elon Musk officially stepped down from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and President Trump’s $TRUMP Cabinet during a White House meeting on April 30.

After just over three months in the federal spotlight, the Tesla CEO told Trump and his advisors that starting in May, he’ll shift his focus almost entirely back to his companies.

“It’s been an honor to work with your incredible Cabinet,” Musk said. “I want to thank everyone—this was a great experience.”

Musk praised the administration’s first 100 days as “historic,” declaring:

“A tremendous amount has been accomplished. More than any administration before. Ever.”

The Exit Was Coming

The signs were already there. During Tesla’s recent earnings call, Musk mentioned he’d scale back government duties to “a day or two per week,” suggesting DOGE’s setup phase was largely complete.

Initially pitched as a $2 trillion cost-cutting revolution, DOGE ultimately delivered far less. Musk revealed the actual savings totaled around $160 billion—though Trump mistakenly cited $150 billion before Musk corrected him with a grin:

“160 billion… but who’s counting?”

Results Were Mixed

While $160 billion in savings is no small feat, the gap between projections and outcomes raised eyebrows. A New York Times report highlighted $135 billion in collateral costs from layoffs, rehiring efforts, workflow slowdowns, and extended leaves triggered by DOGE’s implementation.

Still, Trump praised Musk’s dedication:

“You’ve really sacrificed a lot. You’ve been treated very unfairly.”

Musk replied with a smirk:

“They like to burn my cars, which is not great.”

Tesla, Crypto, and What’s Next

Despite stepping away, Musk made it clear he’s not cutting ties entirely.