White House officials have said that DOGE’s efforts will continue after Musk leaves, and that he would likely continue to advise the President. "Elon is really not leaving. He’s going to be back and forth, I have a feeling," Trump said Friday. "It’s his baby.”

Elon Musk's decision to step back from the Department of Government Efficiency marks a pivotal moment. As he refocuses on his companies, the department's mission continues under the guidance of Vice President JD Vance and other leaders,

Key Takeaways Elon Musk's DOGE claimed $175 billion savings but actually cost taxpayers $135 billion in implementation expenses nationwideGovernment efficiency