US EditionElon Musk says he doesn’t ‘want to take responsibility for everything the administration’s doing’
- Elon Musk concluded his four-month tenure overseeing the government agency aimed at improving federal efficiency during a May 30, 2025, event held in Washington, D.C.
- DOGE was created under President Trump to reduce federal spending and improve efficiency but faced bipartisan criticism and legal challenges.
- Musk cut or bought out 250,000 federal workers, slashed funding to agencies like the EPA, and encountered violence, lawsuits, and internal opposition.
- Musk expressed that he feels conflicted about openly criticizing the administration while also unwilling to be held accountable for all of its actions, and he voiced disappointment with a large spending bill that he believes adds to the budget deficit.
- Musk plans to focus on his companies but said DOGE will continue as a mindset, while Trump praised Musk’s impact and expects future collaboration.
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'I also don't wanna take responsibility', pleads Elon Musk after spending months as Trump's unofficial advisor
Poor smol bean Elon Musk. Why, he only donated a colossal $290 million to Trump’s election fund, spent months personally campaigning for him, led the disastrously incompetent DOGE department, and became a gurning, twitchy fixture in the Oval Office. Now they’re trying to pin the chaos that’s ensued on him?! That is SO not fair! Yup, as of this weekend, the Musk/Trump bromance is over. Sure, he was given a shiny gold key, but Trump is now reporte…
Elon Musk Says DOGE Became A 'Whipping Boy' For Everything Real Or Imagined — Tesla CEO Doesn't Agree With Everything White House Does But Won't Speak Out: 'Creates A Bone Of Contention' - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Elon Musk defended his role at DOGE, saying it was unfairly blamed for federal cutbacks, while admitting he doesn't agree with all of Trump's policies but avoids public criticism to prevent conflict.
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