Elon Musk has stepped down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as a Special Government Employee, thanking President Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
DOGE will continue operations in the government, aiming to reduce inefficiencies, trim federal contracts, and downsize agencies to save money.
DOGE claims to have saved around $175 billion by cutting inefficiencies, but fell short of the $1 trillion target for savings.
Musk's involvement in DOGE led to controversy as budget cuts affected essential areas like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Pediatric Cancer Research Funding, leading to backlash affecting Tesla.