Musk said he had "done enough" and that he will step away from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the inner-government group that has slashed federal budgets and workforces. As he prepared his goodbyes, Newsweek looked back at Musk's time in government and asked experts on whether he will have a lasting impact.

Key Takeaways Elon Musk's DOGE claimed $175 billion savings but actually cost taxpayers $135 billion in implementation expenses nationwideGovernment efficiency

Elon Musk voices concerns over Trump’s budget bill, saying it risks Dogecoin innovation and increases the U.S. budget deficit.