Elon Musk ends his role in President Donald Trump's DOGE, but his political influence and controversial government cuts continue to impact national politics and upcoming elections.

The singer and humanitarian schooled the podcaster on the real world impact of his billionaire friend's DOGE cuts, while Musk fires back on social media.

Elon Musk offered his opinion on the Trump administration in an interview shortly after he departed from the White House, despite initially saying he only wanted to talk about

Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Democratic senators argued that the potential conflicts “underscore what appears to be a pervasive problem with Elon Musk and DOGE employees trampling ethics rules and laws.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO claimed DOGE saved $160 billion by scrapping contracts and updating outdated systems. However, Grok pointed out that these measures may have backfired, estimating $135 billion in lost productivity, legal costs, and service disruptions. It also flagged inflated savings figures and concerns over Musk’s business interests.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump hosted a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, following Musk's announcement that he is leaving his government role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).