Elon Musk: DOGE 'somewhat successful,' wouldn't do it again, hurt businesses

• Elon Musk described his work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as only "somewhat successful."
• Musk stated he would not participate in DOGE again, preferring to focus on his own companies due to the negative impact on them.
• He cited the difficulty of quickly remaking the federal government.
• Musk claimed DOGE saved up to $200 billion annually by eliminating "zombie payments."
• The comments were made during an interview with conservative influencer Katie Miller on her podcast.

Why It Matters: Musk's regret over government work reveals challenges in federal reform.