Elon Musk has left the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing difficulties in cutting federal spending and increasing distraction from politics. He admitted that the scale of government inefficiency was far greater than expected, calling it an 'uphill battle'.

His role as a Special Government Employee limited his tenure to 130 days, ending on 30 May. During this time, DOGE claimed to have saved$175 billion through job cuts and programme reductions - a figure many experts have questioned.

Musk originally aimed to cut$2 trillion but later revised the goal down to$150 billion.

DOGE reportedly reduced the federal workforce by 12%, or 260,000 jobs, through various measures. Despite the criticism, Musk said the initiative will continue to expand across government.

However, he and DOGE now face a lawsuit from 14 states accusing them of overreach and unlawful interference in federal operations.

In interviews, Musk admitted to spending 'too much time' on politics, noting it had drawn attention away from his businesses. Following news of his reduced involvement in DOGE, Tesla shares rose over 5%, although the company's net income plunged 80% in the first quarter.

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