Elon Musk Sounds Regretful Over His Time Leading Trump's Cost-Cutting Initiative DOGE, Vowing He'd Handle Things Differently This Time Around.
In a recent podcast interview with former Trump administration aide Katie Miller, billionaire Elon Musk expressed some level of regret over his time leading the cost-cutting initiative DOGE. The endeavor, which aimed to slash wasteful government spending and reduce bureaucratic red tape, was widely criticized for its aggressive approach and impact on federal workers.
When asked if he believed DOGE was successful, Musk replied that it was "a little bit successful," although he acknowledged that some programs were effectively shut down and others faced significant reductions. However, he also stated that the initiative may have stopped funding for projects that made "no sense" and was "entirely wasteful."
Miller pressed Musk on whether he would repeat his time leading such an initiative, given what he now knows. Musk's response was somewhat coy, stating that he likely wouldn't do things in the same way again. Instead, he claimed he would work within his own companies to achieve similar goals.
Musk also referenced a notable incident involving Tesla dealerships, where several cars were vandalized, and stated that he might not have been as reckless in handling such situations if he were leading DOGE again.
The remarks come six months after Musk stepped down from leading the Trump administration's cost-cutting mission. While some of the cost savings figures touted by DOGE have been disputed, Musk has long claimed that the initiative could save the government hundreds of billions of dollars, potentially up to $2 trillion.
Musk's relationship with former President Trump has seen ups and downs since leaving the White House. The two appear to have patched things up after a public spat over Tesla subsidies, with Trump even calling Musk "funny" in a recent interview.
In a recent podcast interview with former Trump administration aide Katie Miller, billionaire Elon Musk expressed some level of regret over his time leading the cost-cutting initiative DOGE. The endeavor, which aimed to slash wasteful government spending and reduce bureaucratic red tape, was widely criticized for its aggressive approach and impact on federal workers.
When asked if he believed DOGE was successful, Musk replied that it was "a little bit successful," although he acknowledged that some programs were effectively shut down and others faced significant reductions. However, he also stated that the initiative may have stopped funding for projects that made "no sense" and was "entirely wasteful."
Miller pressed Musk on whether he would repeat his time leading such an initiative, given what he now knows. Musk's response was somewhat coy, stating that he likely wouldn't do things in the same way again. Instead, he claimed he would work within his own companies to achieve similar goals.
Musk also referenced a notable incident involving Tesla dealerships, where several cars were vandalized, and stated that he might not have been as reckless in handling such situations if he were leading DOGE again.
The remarks come six months after Musk stepped down from leading the Trump administration's cost-cutting mission. While some of the cost savings figures touted by DOGE have been disputed, Musk has long claimed that the initiative could save the government hundreds of billions of dollars, potentially up to $2 trillion.
Musk's relationship with former President Trump has seen ups and downs since leaving the White House. The two appear to have patched things up after a public spat over Tesla subsidies, with Trump even calling Musk "funny" in a recent interview.
... I mean, it's understandable that he'd want to distance himself from the controversy, but he shouldn't be downplaying its impact on federal workers 
. He should own up to his mistakes and take responsibility for the consequences of his actions 
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, but now he's saying maybe he shoulda handled it differently? Sounds like he's been bitten by the same old lesson - too much power, not enough humility 
. And what's with the "I wouldn't do it again" vibe? Come on, Elon, you're one of the richest guys in the world, can't you just admit when you messed up? 
It's like he's trying to spin this whole thing, saying he'll try again but differently... yeah sure 
. I'm not buying it.
its all very calculated and stuff... but honestly who knows what his true motivations are? 
. Now, he's saying he'd do things differently this time around? That's pretty rich coming from a guy who led the charge on Tesla dealerships getting vandalized 
. It's funny how hindsight is 20/20 though 
. Anyway, I'm not sure if he's just trying to save face or genuinely reflecting on his past actions 
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can you imagine elon musk having to deal with all that drama? 
. like, come on, he was the one who led the charge and now he's saying it was "a little bit successful"? 
he'll just do whatever he wants behind closed doors, mark my words 
. btw, i'm still not convinced that doge actually saved any money for the government... 
. 6 months is a good chunk of time to realize the impact of your actions, you know? maybe he's learned from past mistakes 
. might be a good thing for all parties involved 
and I'm like WOW 
he's being super humble about his time leading DOGE 
but still kinda regretful 
about how things went down 
it seems like there were some winners & losers 
guess that's just the way the cookie crumbles 
anyway, it's refreshing to hear from him now 
and maybe he'll bring back some sanity 
to his companies 
... he's being way too humble about his time leading DOGE. I mean, come on, the guy saved hundreds of billions of dollars and got some stuff done, which is more than most politicians can say. And yeah, maybe some programs were a bit wasteful, but that's just part of the job, right? You gotta make tough decisions. He wouldn't have handled things differently if he was still leading it, no way... he's just trying to spin the narrative to fit his new persona as "the guy who does things right". And btw, if Tesla dealerships were vandalized, I'm sure Elon would've been all over it and made sure they got the perpetrators. He wouldn't have hesitated or tried to downplay it like he is now... just saying 
Only time (and maybe some harsher critics) will tell! 