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Musk Steps Back as DOGE Faces Bipartisan Scrutiny Over Savings Claims and Cuts

Elon Musk reduces his role in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, as legal challenges and questions about its financial impact grow.

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Elon Musk speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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People gather to protest outside the headquarters of the Office of Personnel Management after the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency was tasked with oversight of OPM, in Washington, Feb. 2, 2025.

Overview

  • Elon Musk has transitioned to a part-time role in leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration initiative aimed at cutting waste and streamlining federal operations.
  • The Government Accountability Office is scrutinizing DOGE's reported $160 billion in savings, with only $30 billion verified and potential taxpayer costs exceeding $135 billion due to reversals and implementation errors.
  • Federal agencies, including the FDA and Veterans Affairs, are reversing contract cancellations and restoring critical services disrupted by DOGE’s sweeping cuts.
  • Bipartisan legal and legislative opposition to DOGE is intensifying, with concerns over transparency, ethics, and its access to sensitive data like Social Security and IRS records.
  • DOGE is set to dissolve by July 4, 2026, operating under the limits of executive orders that prevent it from abolishing agencies without Congressional approval.