Musk on Tuesday said he would spend less time at the Department of Government Efficiency, or "DOGE," and more time at his job as Tesla CEO. That doesn't mean the team's work is done—Musk characterized the team as "in place and working in the government"—or that he won't be involved, but some change is on the way.

Following Donald Trump's 2024 victory, Musk was appointed to co-run a new temporary government organization popularly known as the Department of Government Efficiency. In 2024, he started supporting international far-right political parties, activists, and causes.