Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Musk Reflects on DOGE Role
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, led a team called DOGE to cut government spending.
He said it was somewhat successful but wouldn't do it again.
Musk thinks he should have focused on his companies instead.
He also said that DOGE found ways to save a lot of money, but it was hard to make big changes quickly.
Some people were angry and even damaged Tesla cars.
Musk and Trump had a big argument earlier, but they seem to be getting along better now.
Elon Musk admitted that his time leading DOGE was only somewhat successful.
Musk said he wouldn't take on the DOGE role again, preferring to focus on his companies.
DOGE identified massive inefficiencies and claimed it could save up to $200 billion annually.
Musk's involvement in DOGE led to backlash, including vandalism of Tesla cars.
DOGE officially shut down with eight months left to its mandate.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Katie Miller
- What
- Elon Musk's reflection on his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- When
- Musk's reflection was shared on the Katie Miller Podcast
- Where
- The podcast was hosted by Katie Miller
- Why
- Musk cited the backlash against him and Tesla, and the political rift with Trump as reasons for his decision
Pro-DOGE
Anti-DOGE
DOGE's Success
Pro-DOGE
DOGE identified massive inefficiencies and could save up to $200 billion annually with better automation and coding.
Anti-DOGE
DOGE's achievements were only somewhat successful and lacked public verification of its claims.
Musk's Involvement
Pro-DOGE
Musk's leadership was crucial in identifying government inefficiencies.
Anti-DOGE
Musk's involvement led to backlash, including vandalism of Tesla cars, and set his companies back.
- Elon Musk
- Tech billionaire and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X
- DOGE
- Department of Government Efficiency
- Katie Miller
- Former DOGE spokeswoman and podcast host
- Donald Trump
- U.S. President and champion of DOGE
- DOGE's Claimed Savings
- Up to $200 billion annually with better automation and coding
Sources
‘No, I don’t think so’: Musk says he won’t lead DOGE again despite calling it ‘somewhat successful’
We Were A Little Bit Successful, Wouldn't Do it Again: Elon Musk On DOGE
Elon Musk reflects on DOGE role: ‘Somewhat successful..wouldn’t do it again’, says he should’ve focused on his companies