Elon Musk has announced that he will significantly reduce his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the White House-linked project he helped launch, to refocus his attention on Tesla. Musk said during Tesla’s earnings call that starting from next month, he will be allocating far more of his time to Tesla, now that the major work of establishing the Department of Government Efficiency is done.
He added that he would continue to “spend a day or two” each week on DOGE-related work but intends to prioritize his electric car company moving forward.
Tesla is currently grappling with a sharp dip in global EV sales and mounting competition. Pressure has been mounting from Tesla investors, who have urged Musk to step away from the politically charged DOGE initiative and focus more on steering the company through a difficult period.
Musk’s role as the de facto head of DOGE has faced increasing scrutiny. The initiative, established with backing from the Trump administration, aims to streamline federal government operations and cut bureaucratic red tape. However, its partisan overtones and Musk’s own political provocations have triggered controversy.
Adding to the complexity, Musk’s advisory status under the Trump administration limited him to just 130 days in the role, raising questions about the longevity and legal footing of his involvement.
A recent report by The Washington Post suggested his political influence “appears to be waning,” sparking speculation that an exit was imminent.
