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America’s richest man may be spending less time at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue—but his drive to eliminate wasteful federal spending is far from finished.
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech visionary and close Trump advisor, is dialing down his daily presence at the White House as he prepares to wrap up his official role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Though no longer walking the halls of power daily, sources confirm Musk remains fully engaged in President Trump’s bold push to cut $1 trillion in federal waste.
Musk’s Influence Remains Strong Behind the Scenes
“Instead of meeting in person, we’re on the phone regularly,” said White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. “Nothing’s really changed—Elon is still a major force in this administration’s drive to streamline government.”
While Musk no longer maintains an office next to the Oval, his policy team remains active inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Wiles emphasized, “His people are still here doing the heavy lifting.”
From the Oval Office to Air Force One—Musk’s Mission Was Personal
In Trump’s first 100 days back in office, Musk frequently briefed the president face-to-face, sat in on Cabinet strategy sessions, and even traveled aboard Air Force One with his son, “X.” His goal: cut the federal deficit in half and empower the American taxpayer by reducing costly, unnecessary agencies.
Though the exact amount saved so far by DOGE has not been officially disclosed, insiders say Musk’s involvement reshaped the federal landscape.
Taking Aim at Bloated Bureaucracy: USAID, CFPB, and More
Under Musk’s guidance, the Trump administration aggressively targeted Washington’s most bloated institutions. That included gutting the 10,000-employee USAID and backing efforts to downsize or close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a favorite of the D.C. swamp.
His focus extended from the Pentagon to the Education Department and dozens of mid-sized agencies where waste and inefficiency have gone unchecked for decades.
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Left-Wing Activists Target Tesla, But Trump Fires Back
Musk’s unapologetic reforms made him a villain in liberal circles. Vandals attacked Tesla chargers and vehicles nationwide. In a powerful statement of support, President Trump bought a Tesla on the White House lawn in March and called on the DOJ to prosecute these eco-extremists as domestic terrorists.
Musk: Still Committed to Serving, But Refocusing on Tesla
During a recent earnings call, Musk told investors he’ll soon return his main focus to Tesla—but plans to continue advising Trump’s reform agenda part-time.
“The foundational work is done,” Musk said. “But I’ll keep contributing a day or two each week—as long as it moves the needle for American taxpayers.”