Daijiworld Media Network – Washington

Washington, Dec 10: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has acknowledged that his ambitious governance reform initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), achieved only limited success, while making it clear that he has no plans to take up the role again.

In a recent interaction on “The Katie Miller Podcast,” Musk spoke candidly about the controversial programme, which was launched with the aim of cutting wasteful expenditure and streamlining federal operations. The initiative, introduced during the Donald Trump administration, had triggered widespread debate and mass protests across the United States.

“We were somewhat successful,” Musk remarked, recalling how DOGE halted what he described as “zombie payments” running into billions of dollars. He claimed that by enforcing accountability through proper payment codes, several unnecessary disbursements were halted.

However, Musk admitted that the move came at a heavy personal and professional cost. His involvement in government affairs sparked backlash, including vandalism of Tesla cars and dealerships across multiple states.

Reflecting on his decision, Musk said he would rather have focused on his core ventures. “I don’t think I would do DOGE again,” he stated, hinting that the initiative failed to live up to its large expectations despite massive layoffs and cost-cutting efforts.

DOGE, which saw the termination of thousands of government workers, had faced criticism for causing job losses without delivering the promised sweeping reforms. Musk, once one of Trump’s strongest supporters and major donors, distanced himself from the administration following public disagreements earlier this year.

Though he maintains that DOGE stopped significant financial wastage, Musk conceded that the mission of reshaping federal governance remains unfinished and far more complex than anticipated.