Musk Reflects on 'Intense' 100 Days at DOGE Under Trump

Elon Musk described his first 100 days leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump as extremely intense, often spending nearly every day at the White House and sleeping in the Lincoln bedroom. Musk and his team claimed to have saved the government between $150 and $160 billion, though specific details about these savings remain vague, and the original goal of $2 trillion in cuts has been revised downward. He cited entrenched federal interests and bureaucracy as major obstacles to achieving broader cost-cutting ambitions, acknowledging that many DOGE initiatives faced legal challenges and public backlash, including lawsuits and protests targeting Tesla. Despite these setbacks, Musk maintained that DOGE made progress, though not as much as he hoped, and said the effort had significantly reshaped some areas of government operations through layoffs and access to sensitive data. Musk's term is set to expire due to limits on special government employment, but he expressed willingness to continue advising the administration part-time if requested. President Trump thanked Musk for his contributions, crediting him with substantial savings and offering him the opportunity to remain involved as long as he wished.