Elon Musk to Scale Back Role in DOGE Amid Tesla Backlash

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Elon Musk to Scale Back Role in DOGE Amid Tesla Backlash

 

Elon Musk announced on Tuesday that he plans to reduce his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), following growing criticism that his close ties to former President Donald Trump have negatively impacted Tesla. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has long been an outspoken supporter of Trump and a leading figure in the administration's efforts to streamline government operations through DOGE. However, he acknowledged during Tesla’s latest earnings call that his association with Trump’s policies has created challenges for the company.

 

“My time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly,” Musk stated, indicating that the shift would likely begin in May. He noted that his contributions to the initiative are now “mostly done.” Still, he intends to maintain some involvement, citing a continued responsibility to safeguard the progress made in reducing waste and fraud within government systems.

 

 

“I'll have to continue doing it for I think the remainder of the President's term just to make sure the waste and fraud that we stopped does not come roaring back, which it will do if it has the chance,” Musk explained. Despite stepping back from full-time involvement, he said he would still dedicate limited time to government matters. “I think I'll continue to spend a day or two per week on government matters for as long as the President would like me to do so and as long as it would be useful,” he added.

BREAKING: Elon Musk says the time he spends with DOGE will "drop significantly" from May, and he will allocate more time to Tesla https://t.co/TC2ROCL7wW

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Musk acknowledged that his alignment with Trump has brought some "blowback" to Tesla, alluding to reputational issues and public protests tied to his political stance. “There’s been a few bumps in the road,” he said, but he remained confident about Tesla’s long-term prospects. “I encourage people to look beyond the bumps and potholes of the road immediately ahead of us. Lift your gaze to the bright shining citadel on the hill — I don't know, some Reagan-esque imagery — and that's where we're headed.”

 

In a more controversial remark, Musk claimed without offering evidence that some of the protests against Tesla have been fueled by illegitimate financial incentives. “That is the real reason for the protests,” he alleged. “Tesla protesters are receiving fraudulent money from the government.”

 

The decision to step back comes at a pivotal time for Musk, as Tesla navigates market pressures and a divided public perception, amplified by his political engagement. While he may be shifting his focus away from Washington, the influence of his decisions — both corporate and political — continues to draw national attention.

 

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[blaze master]

Every time I see a tesla driver now i point and call them a fascist. 

[Chomper Higgot]

Tesla profits have dropped 71%.

 

Not much ‘Go woke, go broke’ about that.
 

FOFA phase 2 kicked in.

 

 

 

https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/22/tesla-profits-drop-71-on-weak-sales-and-anti-elon-musk-sentiment/

[Tug]

He’s got his data that’s what he was after imo the heat was to intense so he jumped ship.