Elon Musk Steps Down from Department of Government Efficiency: What’s Next for the Efficiency Agenda?

After a brief tenure, Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his position as special government employee in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His departure began on Wednesday night, with no formal goodbye or clear succession plan. The White House confirmed the end of Musk’s service after nearly 130 days, following criticism about a new tax bill that he deemed too costly for DOGE efforts to reduce government spending.