Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has been Donald Trump’s battering ram during the president’s first 100 days, slashing the federal government and trying to bend its remnants to Trump’s will.

During an April 22 earnings call for Tesla, Elon Musk announced that he would reduce his hours with DOGE, starting next month, to focus on his role as Tesla's CEO. This announcement came a week after the White House press secretary fired back at claims on X, formerly Twitter, that Musk was leaving his position in the coming weeks.

Key Takeaways Elon Musk on Tuesday said he would spend less time as President Donald Trump's cost-cutting adviser.During the first three months of Trump's administration, the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency claims to have saved $160 billion.