Elon Musk Leaves DOGE Leadership Amid Budget Cuts Dispute

Elon Musk has stepped back from his day-to-day role in the Trump administration's Delivering Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, acknowledging its advisory nature and limitations in controlling government branches. Despite Musk's departure and expressed disappointment with the pace and scale of success, DOGE's efforts to cut federal spending and reorganize agencies continue through embedded teams across the government, with potential new leadership rumored. While the administration claims $160 billion in taxpayer savings, critics dispute the figures, and discussions focus on the durability of these budget cuts rather than their permanence. Congress is beginning to address DOGE’s extensive executive branch cuts through the rescissions process, with some Republicans advocating that all cuts be voted on to maintain congressional power over the budget. The future of DOGE remains uncertain in leadership and impact, but its structural changes and ideological influence persist beyond Musk's involvement.