Elon Musk’s DOGE departure stirs political fireworks

Friday, May 30, 2025, 3:22 pm

Elon Musk’s exit from his role at DOGE has stirred a maelstrom of divided opinions. While his supporters cheer on his “disruptive” approach saving billions, critics are left wondering if his departure is a masterstroke or another baffling twist in modern governance.

foxnews.com / DOGE slashes over $5 million by cutting thousands of unused software licenses

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency cut $5 million in software waste, aiming for $1 trillion in savings through audits and budget reductions.

foxnews.com / Musk confident DOGE will save $1 trillion as government cost cutting continues

As Elon Musk signs off as the public face of DOGE, estimates from the agency say $175 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse had so far been slashed from the federal government.

foxnews.com / Who will be Elon's successor? The top names in line for DOGE chief

As Elon Musk leaves his leadership role at DOGE, and President Trump says DOGE’s work will continue, the question now is: Who will take the reins to become Musk’s successor?

foxnews.com / Elon Musk biographer believes billionaire is 'frustrated' as he exits DOGE

Elon Musk stepped down Friday from the Department of Government Efficiency, (DOGE), as his time as a special government employee in the Trump White House came to an end.

foxnews.com / Unfinished Business: The budget cuts Musk couldn’t complete and what’s next for DOGE

Under Elon Musk, DOGE saved taxpayers $175 billion. But lawsuits and lack of congressional buy-in have limited its impact on making major cuts to government waste.

foxnews.com / 'American hero' or 'failure': Elon Musk's DOGE departure divides Capitol Hill

Elon Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency draws praise from Republicans and criticism from Democrats, highlighting political divides.

thedispatch.com / DOGE-ing Bullets

Podcasting about what makes you angry.

theepochtimes.com / Musk Says He’ll Remain ‘Friend and Adviser’ to Trump After Departing as Special Government Employee

'This is not the end of DOGE, but really the beginning,' Musk said.

foxbusiness.com / Trump praises Musk's DOGE work as billionaire transitions after $175B in savings

President Trump praises Elon Musk for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting $175 billion in savings and Musk's continued advisory role.

cbsnews.com / 5/30: CBS Evening News

Trump says Musk is "not really leaving" as DOGE savings lag behind projections; How a toddler's brave walk into the darkness to get help inspired his family

cbsnews.com / Trump says Musk is "not really leaving" as DOGE savings lag behind projections

After billionaire Elon Musk helped to cut jobs across 25 federal agencies, there was one last position to eliminate: his own. But President Trump said Musk will return to to help after his last official day. Weijia Jiang reports.

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