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Elon Musk Regrets DOGE Leadership
Elon Musk admits he 'got carried away' leading DOGE, regretting his role in government efficiency reforms.
In brief
Elon Musk admits he 'got carried away' leading DOGE, regretting his role in government efficiency reforms. Elon Musk regrets leading the Department of Government Efficiency for too long, saying he should have left after a month or two. Originally reported by Mashable.
Elon Musk Regrets DOGE Role
Elon Musk says he 'got carried away' leading the Department of Government Efficiency for too long.
“I got carried away basically.”
DOGE Created Under Trump
President Donald Trump established DOGE within days of his inauguration last January.
DOGE's Impact on Government
DOGE laid off over 280,000 federal workers and shut down the U.S. international aid agency.
Musk's White House Experience
Musk described working with Trump on Marine One and Air Force One as 'seductive' but should have left after a month or two.
DOGE Savings Goals
Musk initially claimed DOGE would save $2 trillion but revised it down to $150 billion.
Musk Leaves DOGE
Musk left DOGE last May after criticizing Trump's tax bill, saying it increased the budget deficit.
The essence
Elon Musk regrets leading the Department of Government Efficiency for too long, saying he should have left after a month or two.
