The Headline
Musk cuts targets, departs DOGE; government continues efforts
As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
Elon Musk
CEO of Tesla and SpaceX
Key Facts
- Elon Musk reduced his federal budget cut target dramatically from $2 trillion to $1 trillion, then to $150 billion due to resistance.
- DOGE's efforts resulted in approximately $175 billion in savings through asset sales, contract cancellations, and fraud payment cuts.
- Musk expressed frustration over a 'massive spending bill' that increases the federal deficit and undermines DOGE's work.
- Elon Musk announced his departure from DOGE after five months, publicly thanking President Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
- Press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Trump and his Cabinet will now lead DOGE's efforts following Musk's exit.
- A senior White House official stated that DOGE is now part of the federal government's 'DNA' and will continue operating as it had under Musk.
Key Stats at a Glance
Original federal budget cut target by DOGE
$2 trillion
Savings achieved by DOGE
$175 billion
Second federal budget cut target by Musk
$1 trillion
Final federal budget cut target by Musk
$150 billion
