Elon Musk has had a disruptive impact on the U.S. government, leading huge decisions that have reshaped federal agencies despite holding no permanent role in Washington. Musk, who officially announced his departure from the White House on Wednesday,

The tech billionaire led the Department of Government Efficiency on a mission to dramatically cut federal spending which saw thousands of jobs axed.

Elon Musk is leaving DC. People across the world of business and politics reflected on his time at DOGE and reacted to his exit.

President Trump and Elon Musk said goodbye, for now, as the billionaire leaves his government role. But both say he will likely be back.

Under Elon Musk, DOGE saved taxpayers $175 billion. But lawsuits and lack of congressional buy-in have limited its impact on making major cuts to government waste.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO claimed DOGE saved $160 billion by scrapping contracts and updating outdated systems. However, Grok pointed out that these measures may have backfired, estimating $135 billion in lost productivity, legal costs, and service disruptions. It also flagged inflated savings figures and concerns over Musk’s business interests.

Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Democratic senators argued that the potential conflicts “underscore what appears to be a pervasive problem with Elon Musk and DOGE employees trampling ethics rules and laws.

Fox News' Alexandria Hoff provides details on Elon Musk's impact on DOGE ahead of his farewell press conference with President Donald Trump. Panelists Noah Rothman and Harold Ford, Jr. debate the effectiveness of Musk's initiatives.

Billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk posted on X that his “scheduled time” as a special government employee had come to an end.

Musk's time as a public figure in government is coming to an end, though his agency will continue after his departure.

Elon Musk said the black eye he was sporting in his Oval Office goodbye May 30 came from "horsing around" with his 5-year-old son, X. "I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face.' And he did it," Musk said.