Overview

• On May 30, Musk concluded his 130-day term as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency.
• He pledged to continue advising President Trump informally, promising to visit the White House and support future budget reforms.
• Under Musk’s leadership, DOGE reported about $175 billion in savings, falling far short of the $1 trillion goal he initially set.
• Aggressive agency cuts and mass layoffs at programs like USAID and the Department of Education triggered protests, lawsuits and bipartisan criticism.
• During his Oval Office send-off, Musk sidestepped questions about a New York Times exposé alleging extensive ketamine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushroom use during the 2024 campaign.