After serving a limited term as part of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk has announced his departure. This follows a period marked by political hurdles, significant budget cuts, and scrutiny over the program’s effectiveness. Musk’s role involved streamlining federal spending and workforce size. Though DOGE claimed savings exceeding $175 billion, independent audits cast doubt on these figures, leading to legal challenges. The reasons for his exit are multifaceted: a 130-day legal limit as a Special Government Employee has concluded, political distractions may have hampered Tesla’s operations, and the program faced criticism from both agencies and citizens alike.