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Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of several tech companies, believes his temporary role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) achieved some success in cutting costs. However, he feels his time could have been better spent focusing on his own businesses.

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Musk Calls DOGE Stint “Somewhat Successful,” Laments Time Away From Companies

WASHINGTON D.C. – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has offered a lukewarm assessment of his recent temporary assignment with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), stating that his cost-cutting efforts were “somewhat successful” but ultimately pulled him away from his core business ventures.

Musk, known for his leadership at Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, was brought in by the administration to identify and eliminate wasteful spending within the government agency.

“I think we made some headway,” Musk told reporters outside the DOGE headquarters on Friday. “There were definitely inefficiencies that could be addressed, and we were able to implement some changes. So,I would say it was moderately successful.

However, Musk added that the time commitment required by the DOGE position took him away from his companies. “Ultimately, my focus is on driving innovation at Tesla, SpaceX, and X, and any time diverted from those ventures presents a challenge,” he said.

The specific cost savings achieved during Musk’s tenure at DOGE have not been publicly disclosed. Government officials hailed his “outside the box” thinking and perspective on cutting cost. It’s unclear if Musk will be involved with DOGE in the future. The billionaire seems eager to return full-time to his own pursuits.

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