According to Trump, however, it looks like Musk might not get what he clearly wants.

Trump officially created DOGE as a government entity via signing an executive order on January 21.

Those questions linger as the Trump administration pushes forward with a flurry of executive orders.

Elon Musk, Donald Trump and JD Vance at a campaign rally in October 2024

Originally, he was set to co-head the team alongside businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.

However, Ramaswamy opted to focus his efforts on his run for Governor of Ohio.

According to a report fromPolitico, Musk’s machinations for sole control of DOGE accelerated Ramaswamy’s departure.

Elon Musk speaks at Donald Trump’s victory rally in Washington on January 19, 2025