Musk described the government's efficiency department as "only somewhat effective" and stated that he would not participate in similar projects again.

ME News, on December 10 (UTC+8), Elon Musk stated in an interview with The Katie Miller Podcast that the government efficiency department he once led, DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), was “somewhat successful,” but if given the choice again, he would not participate in such government affairs and would instead invest his time in running his own companies. Musk said the name DOGE originated from an online suggestion and that the department was essentially established to cut government spending. In the interview, he also discussed his brief experience in Washington, U.S. immigration policy, AI, and space exploration, and expressed that the government should “do as little as possible.” Earlier this year, Musk resigned after conflicts with the government team arising from political controversy over government spending cuts and incidents of Tesla stores being vandalized in multiple locations. He later repaired his relationship with President Trump. (Source: ME)