Tesla, a big source of Musk’s wealth, bore the brunt of the public anger against him and his policies. Tesla’s stock dropped 33% since inauguration. The EV maker’s sales plummeted.

The effort faces an uncertain future in a largely frozen Congress that has passed few bills since President Donald Trump took office in January.

DOGE was set up to terminate on July 4, 2026. But Musk now says his controversial group could help oversee the slashing of federal spending through the end of 2028. "I think so," Musk said of DOGE being extended.