From DOGE to done: Why Elon Musk left the Trump administration, what went wrong? Five possible reasons
- Posted on May 29, 2025
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From DOGE to done: Why Elon Musk left the Trump administration, what went wrong? Five possible reasons

Elon Musk concluded his advisory role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under former President Trump, citing the end of his term as a Special Government Employee. His departure follows disagreements over spending bills and frustrations with bureaucratic delays. DOGE's cost-cutting efforts fell short of initial targets, prompting Musk to refocus on his business ventures, particularly Tesla.