• Elon Musk claims his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was only "somewhat successful."
• He expressed regret about stepping away from his companies and the backlash they faced during his tenure.
• Musk stated he wouldn't take on the role again, acknowledging the challenges of quickly reforming government operations.
• The initiative aimed to cut federal spending but faced significant political controversy and resistance.
• Musk claimed DOGE stopped wasteful funding but admitted the impact was limited compared to initial goals.

Elon Musk recently shared his thoughts on his controversial role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during Donald Trump’s presidency, describing the initiative as "somewhat successful" but not worth repeating. Speaking on the "Katie Miller Podcast," Musk reflected on his tenure, stating, “We were a little bit successful. We were somewhat successful,” but clearly conveyed his preference to focus on his business ventures instead, saying, "I would have basically worked on my companies" instead of working on DOGE, according to BBC and India Times.

Musk, a significant supporter of Trump, was given the task of leading DOGE to slash government spending and reduce workforce numbers during the early months of Trump’s second term. However, his efforts led to considerable backlash against him and his company, Tesla, as highlighted by the vandalism of Tesla vehicles due to protests against his political alignment. "They wouldn’t have been burning the cars," Musk lamented when discussing the potential outcomes had he remained focused on Tesla, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.

The controversial initiative aimed for ambitious savings of up to $2 trillion by cutting wasteful expenditures but reportedly achieved only minor fiscal impact during its operation. Musk acknowledged that while DOGE managed to curtail some "funding that really just made no sense," the overall results paled in comparison to the initial goals, leading to its eventual disbanding after only a few months of activity. "No, I don’t think so," Musk replied when asked if he would take on the leadership of DOGE again, according to India Times and Los Angeles Times.