Musk recently departed the Trump administration after leading the Department of Government Efficiency for four months.

“DOGE’s over-promising and underperforming results damaged not only Musk’s reputation but also the standing of the Trump administration as a whole, and beyond that, probably the reputations and chances for success of future governmental reform cost-cutting measures,” presidential historian David Pietrusza told the Washington Examiner.

Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency draws praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, highlighting political divides.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joins The Weekend to discuss Elon Musk’s departure heading DOGE after his chaotic tenure, and the damage from Musk’s government slashing efforts that cannot be undone.

Despite Musk’s stated departure from DOGE (and attempts to talk up his focus on his businesses), sources tell Wired that DOGE-related efforts across federal agencies are “escalating.” President Trump confirmed on Friday that Musk’s “really not leaving,

Efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency result in major savings and policy changes, including on border security and immigration.

Rather than set government straight, Elon Musk is leaving Washington with the federal budget all cattywampus. Deficit spending is increasing, not waning, and there is a growing school of thought that his “efficiency” effort could end up costing the government as much as or more than it saved.

Katie Miller's reported departure from DOGE to work for Musk had the internet speculating that she had left her husband, too.

Despite Elon Musk's departure from DOGE, his reforms at the State Department will remain permanent, a senior State Department official told Fox News Digital.