Elon Musk has had a disruptive impact on the U.S. government, leading huge decisions that have reshaped federal agencies despite holding no permanent role in Washington. Musk, who officially announced his departure from the White House on Wednesday,

White House officials have said that DOGE’s efforts will continue after Musk leaves, and that he would likely continue to advise the President. "Elon is really not leaving. He’s going to be back and forth, I have a feeling," Trump said Friday. "It’s his baby.”