The billionaire Tesla CEO discussed in a White House interview a wide-ranging set topics including reflecting on the last few months in Washington.

Critics warn that the rushed, untested use of AI could lead to wrongful firings, mishandling of sensitive data, and lasting damage to core public services. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has torn through Washington at breakneck speed.

Federal spending is surging despite DOGE’s aggressive cuts, climbing 6% year over year in Trump’s first months. Meanwhile, the true cost of layoffs, legal fights, and rehiring may be costing the taxpayers more than the cuts themselves.