US EditionElon Musk compares himself to Buddha and DOGE to Buddhism: ‘A way of life’
- Elon Musk announced he will step back from leading the Department of Government Efficiency after a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
- Musk’s reduced role follows DOGE’s ambitious goal to cut $1 trillion in federal spending, previously set at $2 trillion during Trump's campaign.
- DOGE has claimed about $160 billion in cuts, faced legal resistance accessing sensitive data, and Musk compared DOGE to Buddhism, saying it does not need a specific leader.
- Musk said, "DOGE is a way of life, like Buddhism," and acknowledged that progress depends on how much pain Congress and the cabinet are willing to endure.
- Musk will focus more on Tesla while DOGE continues its work, sustained as long as the president supports it, with a planned end date of July 4, 2026.
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The White House’s Elon Musk farewell tour: “The DOGE will remain without me. Didn’t Buddhism grow after Buddha died?”
Rock fans know this: it’s clear when a farewell tour starts, but not necessarily when it ends. Elon Musk, Donald Trump’s collaborator at the front of that government spending chainsaw called DOGE (Government Efficiency Department), started this week in Washington, a city to which the businessman has already begun to say goodbye. After a chaotic political incursion, his plan is to concentrate on his business, especially the Tesla car, which has b…
Musk in Hot Water for Buddha Comparison in Political Role - Real News Now
For nearly a hundred days, Elon Musk has held a significant role in the Trump administration as a top advisor and head of the whimsically termed ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, or DOGE. Since his political involvement began, the 53-year-old founder of Tesla has given a strong impression that he is determined to shake up the political structure of the country, sowing seeds of potential strife. Interestingly, Musk has recently drawn a compa…
Elon Musk on leaving DOGE: 'Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?'
Elon Musk compared himself to Buddha while discussing the future of DOGE, saying it will thrive even after he steps back. Though his official role ends May 30, Musk plans to continue advising part-time, as long as the president wants him to.
'Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?': Elon Musk responds to query on stepping back from DOGE
Tesla CEO Elon Musk compared himself to Buddha and the US Department of Government Efficiency to Buddhism, which he said can even function without him. When asked who will lead DOGE once he steps down, Musk said, "Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?" Notably, Elon Musk, who is not a member of Trump's cabinet and functions as a special government employee, can not get his stint at DOGE stretched by more than 180 days, ToI reports. Additionally, his …
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