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Elon Musk Faces Scrutiny Over DOGE Savings Claims and Political Retrenchment

Musk defends disputed $160 billion savings figure while scaling back political spending and transitioning to a reduced role in the Trump administration.

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Bill Gates (L) has warned DOGE's work, headed by Elon Musk (R) could endanger the lives of children, which Musk has robustly denied.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk continues to assert that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has saved $160 billion, but experts and AI estimates suggest the figure may be far lower, ranging from $5 billion to $32 billion.
  • During a contentious Bloomberg interview, Musk dismissed a journalist's questions about DOGE's savings as 'NPC dialogue,' highlighting his combative stance toward media scrutiny.
  • Musk announced plans to significantly reduce his political donations, stating he has 'done enough,' following backlash over his heavy financial support for Republican campaigns in 2024.
  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen has called on President Trump to require Musk and DOGE employees to certify they will not use sensitive government data for personal or corporate benefit.
  • Tesla's U.S. sales dropped 9% in Q1 2025, amid consumer backlash linked to Musk's controversial political involvement and DOGE's cost-cutting initiatives.