Elon Musk's Regrets Over DOGE: 'I Would Have Built My Companies'
As the US was still reeling from Donald Trump's second term, Elon Musk is now looking back on his time as head of the quasi-agency, DOGE. While he claims to have had a somewhat successful tenure, Musk expressed regret over joining the administration and hinted that he would not repeat the experience.
In an interview with former DOGE spokesperson Katie Miller, Musk said that if given the chance, he would have spent his time focusing on building and working on his companies, rather than taking on the role of running DOGE. His reasoning is rooted in the tumultuous nature of his time at the agency, where his unorthodox approach to governance, including his infamous chainsaw-wielding antics, alienated even some of Trump's supporters.
Musk's foray into politics was marked by controversy and backlash. During his tenure, Tesla faced declining sales and stock prices, with some auto dealerships vandalized by protesters upset over the company's involvement in Trump administration layoffs. Musk acknowledged this negative reaction, stating that if he had never accepted Trump's invitation to join the administration, protests like these might have been averted.
In essence, Musk is suggesting that his involvement with DOGE was a misstep and that he would not make the same decision again. Instead, he has opted to pursue his business ventures, allowing him to focus on innovation and growth without the distractions of politics.
As the US was still reeling from Donald Trump's second term, Elon Musk is now looking back on his time as head of the quasi-agency, DOGE. While he claims to have had a somewhat successful tenure, Musk expressed regret over joining the administration and hinted that he would not repeat the experience.
In an interview with former DOGE spokesperson Katie Miller, Musk said that if given the chance, he would have spent his time focusing on building and working on his companies, rather than taking on the role of running DOGE. His reasoning is rooted in the tumultuous nature of his time at the agency, where his unorthodox approach to governance, including his infamous chainsaw-wielding antics, alienated even some of Trump's supporters.
Musk's foray into politics was marked by controversy and backlash. During his tenure, Tesla faced declining sales and stock prices, with some auto dealerships vandalized by protesters upset over the company's involvement in Trump administration layoffs. Musk acknowledged this negative reaction, stating that if he had never accepted Trump's invitation to join the administration, protests like these might have been averted.
In essence, Musk is suggesting that his involvement with DOGE was a misstep and that he would not make the same decision again. Instead, he has opted to pursue his business ventures, allowing him to focus on innovation and growth without the distractions of politics.
I'm kinda surprised he's speaking out about this now, especially considering what's been happening in the world lately 
. It seems like a huge learning curve for someone as influential as him... taking on more responsibilities than they can handle and then questioning their decisions later 
. On the other hand, it's good to hear that he's prioritizing his business ventures again – innovation needs people who are passionate about making a change 
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. It's like, we all knew he was a bit of a wild card when he joined the agency, but to hear it straight from him is pretty refreshing. I mean, can you imagine if he had stuck with it? Who knows what kind of chaos would have ensued? 
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. That's what we need more of in this world – people who aren't afraid to take risks and challenge the status quo 
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like who needs politics when you have electric cars and space missions 
?? I'm just glad he's focusing on his real passions now, I mean i know some ppl are salty about the whole doge thing but honestly who gets involved in admin stuff anyway? 
Elon's just trying to make a buck (literally) with his companies and that's all that matters 
he was literally making chainsaw-wielding moves and people were like "bruh, slow down" 
but for real though, it's easy to see why he'd regret the whole experience now. He had to deal with all that drama while also trying to run Tesla, which is already a huge undertaking 
maybe that's a good decision tho 
did u know tesla's stock prices are still pretty high tho? 
like i thought it was just a meme lol i'm kinda surprised he's talking about this now it feels like ages ago when dogecoin was still a thing 
, so I'm not surprised that DOGE took a hit. But at the same time, you can't deny that his whole thing there was kinda... wild 
. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to have Elon Musk wielding chainsaws around? Anyway, yeah, I think he's probably right, though 
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. Now that he's stepped away from DOGE, I'm glad he's focusing on building something real – his companies, not just a controversy 
. If you ask me, he should've stuck to what he knows best: innovation and progress 
Like, if he didn't enjoy it, he could've left without all the drama 
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On the other hand, I do agree with him on focusing on building his companies. We've seen how innovative and game-changing Tesla has been 
What's your take on this?