Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back From DOGE?

wired.comPublished: 5/17/2025

Summary

Elon Musk has announced that he will step back from his role as a lead advisor for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus more on running his businesses, including Tesla, which has faced global sales declines. This move comes amid ongoing questions about DOGE’s direction and Musk’s involvement in the group since its inception five months prior.