Elon Musk’s stint in the Trump administration officially ended Wednesday, May 28th, after more than 114 days as a special government employee. Tapped by President Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk’s mission was to slash wasteful federal spending and streamline bloated agencies. The billionaire CEO marked his exit on X, thanking Trump and calling for the DOGE mission to “become a way of life throughout the government.” Musk’s departure follows his sharp criticism of a new Republican-backed spending bill, which he said undermines DOGE’s work. The bill, according to the CBO, would add $2.3 trillion to the deficit—largely from extending Trump-era tax cuts and approving new expenditures. Musk initially aimed to cut $2 trillion in government waste, though DOGE now claims $175 billion in estimated savings. Critics have challenged that number’s accuracy, and it remains unclear how the program will fare without Musk at the helm. With Musk stepping back from politics and focusing on his businesses, the future of DOGE now rests with Congress, which may soon introduce a rescissions package based on the initiative’s proposed cuts.