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Elon Musk Steps Down from DOGE Amid Legal Challenges and Controversial Tenure

Elon Musk resigns from the Department of Government Efficiency, leaving behind a legacy of spending cuts and legal battles as he returns to his businesses.

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Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), thanking President Trump for the opportunity. His departure follows a turbulent tenure marked by significant federal spending cuts, thousands of layoffs, and a lawsuit from 14 states alleging constitutional violations, including unauthorized access to government data. Musk's criticisms of a recent Republican spending bill, which he claims undermines DOGE's mission, have raised eyebrows. While Musk's influence on DOGE's future remains uncertain, the agency is expected to continue its operations amid ongoing legal challenges. Musk leaves with only $175 billion in cuts, far short of his $1 trillion goal.

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

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

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

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"…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."

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

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

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

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"…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."

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"…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."

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"…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."

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"…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."

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

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

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

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

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"…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."

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

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

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

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The primary goals of DOGE include reducing wasteful spending and eliminating unnecessary regulations to maximize governmental efficiency and productivity.

DOGE influences government actions by identifying issues and making recommendations to the White House, agency leaders, and Congress for action.

DOGE is facing legal challenges, including a lawsuit from 14 states alleging constitutional violations, such as unauthorized access to government data.

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