For Elon Musk, his DOGE commission is “not effective” enough to reduce the costs of the American government

Launched in January to cut into federal spending, it allowed cuts of $ 160 billion, or less than 10% of the objective initially set.

“We were not effective, but not as much as I would like.” Elon Musk admitted, Wednesday, April 30, that his vast campaign for reducing American federal spending had not achieved his initial objectives. So far, its commission for government efficiency (DOGE) has reduced federal expenses by $ 160 billion, far from the $ 2,000 billion promised at first – an ambition then revised at 1,000 billion.

It would be “possible” be “more efficient3 and reach the goal, but that would suppose to face “Many complaints”. Most important cuts would require reducing the main state spending positions, such as pensions and health care for the elderly, as well as the defense budget. “It is, in a way, to know to what extent the administration and the congress are ready to suffer” To achieve this, he said to American media, including ABC News and Fox News. In three months, the DOGE has so far been deleted from the jobs of federal officials by the thousands and carved out in federal subsidies.

Elon Musk, whose public image has deteriorated, warned that he was now going to focus more on his automotive business in difficulty, Tesla, whose sales have dropped. The Doge experience was not “Very fun”conceded the multimillionaire. The Commission was initially to operate until July 4, 2026, but the effort could continue throughout the four years of Donald Trump’s mandate, he argued. “It will depend on the president”he said, saying that he is ready to continue taking part “One to two days a week”.