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Coverage dated December 9, 2025

Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again

Headline from Anchorage Daily News

The billionaire acknowledged how difficult it is to remake the federal government quickly and how much his businesses suffered because of his DOGE work and its lack of popularity.

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  1. Seattle Times

    Elon Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again (opens Seattle Times)

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    Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again.

  2. PJ Media

    DOGE Was a Win, Musk Says—But Not Worth a Sequel (opens PJ Media)

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    Elon Musk reflects on his time with DOGE, sharing mixed feelings about its success.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The billionaire acknowledged how difficult it is to remake the federal government quickly and how much his businesses suffered because of his DOGE work and its lack of popularity.

  4. Salon

    "Would have worked on my companies": Musk wouldn't do DOGE again (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Musk said his efforts were "somewhat successful," but he wouldn't do it all over again if given the chance.

  5. Newsweek

    Elon Musk says he should've just "worked at my companies" instead of DOGE (opens Newsweek)

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    Musk also nodded to public backlash over Tesla, referencing consumer protests in which demonstrators set cars on fire.

  6. Insider

    Elon Musk says DOGE was 'a little bit' successful — but he wouldn't do it again (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Elon Musk said he wouldn't participate in the DOGE office again, adding that it was only "somewhat" successful in saving taxpayer money.

  7. Breitbart News

    'A Little Bit Successful:' Elon Musk Reflects on DOGE, Says He Wouldn't Repeat Effort (opens Breitbart News)

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    In a recent podcast interview, billionaire Elon Musk expressed mixed feelings about his time leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), suggesting he likely would not repeat the experience.

  8. Forbes

    DOGE Was ‘Somewhat Successful,’ But Wouldn’t Do It Again, Musk Says (opens Forbes)

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    The billionaire said instead of DOGE, he would have worked at his companies if he had the chance to go back and do it all again.

  9. New York Post

    Elon Musk reveals he wouldn’t do DOGE again — doubts that effort to chainsaw government was successful (opens New York Post)

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    Elon Musk says he’s no longer convinced his crusade to clean up government waste through the Department of Government Efficiency — better known as DOGE — was worth the chaos it unleashed.

  10. Fox News

    Musk shares that if he could have a do over, he wouldn't join DOGE (opens Fox News)

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    Elon Musk says he regrets joining the Department of Government Efficiency, stating he would focus on Tesla instead after facing backlash and car attacks.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Musk says he wouldn’t do DOGE again if given the chance (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Elon Musk voiced a negative retrospective view of the Department of Government Efficiency, saying he wouldn't do it again.

  12. WHDH Boston

    Elon Musk says DOGE was only ‘somewhat successful’ and he wouldn’t do it again - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat

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