Elon Musk Reflects on DOGE Leadership: "Somewhat Successful" But Wouldn't Repeat Experience

Dec 11, 2025 02:42 am CST

Billionaire Elon Musk candidly discusses his brief tenure leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a recent interview with Katie Miller, describing the experience as only "somewhat successful" and expressing regret over dividing his attention between government service and his businesses. Despite claiming $200 billion in potential annual savings from eliminating "zombie payments," Musk indicated he would have preferred focusing on his companies instead of government reform efforts.