Musk: DOGE stint "a little bit successful," but regrets not focusing on Tesla, SpaceX

• Elon Musk reflected on his time leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Trump, calling it "a little bit successful."
• Musk now believes he would have been better off focusing on his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, instead of the DOGE role.
• He led DOGE during Trump's second term, tasked with federal cost-cutting, but his tenure ended abruptly after a public break with Trump over a tax bill.
• Musk stated he would not take on the role again, citing potential benefits to his companies if he had stayed.
• While Musk claims DOGE stopped wasteful funding, its actual impact and the reported $214 billion in cuts are disputed by outside analysts.

Why It Matters: Musk's experience in government reveals complexities of public sector reform.