"…Musk will likely go down in history as one of the most destructive unelected bureaucrats in American history."

"…Musk occasionally seemed chastened by his experience working in government."

"…U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Tuesday that 14 states can proceed with their claims against Musk and DOGE."

"…Musk’s unorthodox—and often secretive—slash-and-burn tactics often sowed chaos during his tenure in the government."

"…Musk has garnered much controversy during his time leading DOGE, specifically for his massive cuts at the federal level which, alongside actions from the Trump Administration, contributed to mass layoffs, the termination of government contracts, and efforts to close entire agencies."

"…Musk’s role in the Trump administration has sparked a large amount of controversy."

"…Musk’s departure comes just days after he publicly expressed concerns about Trump’s flagship 'big, beautiful bill'."

"…Under Musk’s leadership over the first four months of the Trump administration, DOGE has upended the federal government."

"…Musk’s official departure came at a charged moment in his relationship with Trump."

"…Musk acknowledged that his work cutting government was more difficult than he expected."

"…The ruling highlights often-conflicting descriptions of the power that Musk and the DOGE entity have been given to implement Trump's agenda."

"…Musk had already shifted his attention back to his business empire after Tesla, his electric car company, suffered financial losses after he became a polarizing figure as President Donald Trump's chief sidekick."

"…Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team will continue to work throughout the government."

"…Musk's DOGE team has upturned the government through employee cuts at nearly every federal agency and the termination of billions of dollars of government contracts."

"…Chutkan agreed Tuesday to dismiss President Donald Trump as a defendant in the lawsuit, but she refused to dismiss the claims against Musk and DOGE."

"…Musk's exit comes after he criticised Trump's "big, beautiful" budget bill - the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda."

"…Musk’s departure follows what could be construed as a slow thawing of his relationship with the Trump administration."

"…U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled Tuesday that 14 states can proceed with their claims against Musk and DOGE."

"…The savings translate to about $1,087 in savings per taxpayer, the website notes."

"…DOGE has since ripped through federal government agencies in a quest to identify and end government overspending, corruption and fraud."

"…Musk’s tenure with DOGE resulted in an estimated $175 billion in savings through a combination of asset sales, contract cancellations, fraud payment deletion and other cost-cutting measures."

"…Musk has been the public face of DOGE since Trump signed an executive order establishing the office on Jan. 20."

"…Musk’s public resignation may have been a necessary response to one of his many ongoing legal challenges."

"…Nevertheless, administration officials and MAGA allies praised Musk and his mission at the DOGE."

"…Musk remains on good terms with Mr. Trump, according to White House officials."