Elon Musk has been shaking things up in Washington, and boy, are those bureaucrats feeling it. In just three months as the head of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the world’s richest man claims he’s saved American taxpayers a whopping $160 billion by slashing wasteful government spending. Not too shabby for a guy who still has to run a few multi-billion dollar companies on the side, right? While the mainstream media has been fixated on criticizing his every move, Musk has been busy exposing decades of government bloat that’s been draining your wallet.
Now, as he prepares to scale back his day-to-day involvement with DOGE, Musk opened up about his wild ride in the White House. In a rare group interview with reporters, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO dished on everything from late-night ice cream runs to his “comically tiny office” with a view of literally nothing. But don’t worry, DOGE isn’t going anywhere – even if its famous founder will be spending more time back at his day jobs.
Lincoln Bedroom and Midnight Ice Cream Raids
When you’re best buds with the President, apparently you get some pretty sweet perks – including sleepovers in the historic Lincoln Bedroom. Musk was quick to clarify he never actually asked to stay there.
From ‘Fox News’:
“I didn’t think I would ever sleep in there,” Musk said. “The president, we’re good friends, and we’ll be on Air Force One, or Marine One, and he’ll be like, ‘do you want to stay over?’ and I’ll be like, ‘sure,’ and he’ll send me to the Lincoln bedroom.”
Perhaps even better than the prestigious sleeping arrangements? The presidential ice cream hookup. Musk revealed that Trump would call him late at night to make sure he grabbed some dessert from the White House kitchen. “I ate a whole tub of ice cream—caramel. Häagen-Dazs,” Musk admitted with a laugh, before joking, “Don’t tell RFK I ate a whole tub,” referring to fellow Trump administration official Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his health-focused positions.
These little glimpses into Musk’s White House life paint a picture of a surprisingly comfortable relationship between the billionaire businessman and President Trump – much to the dismay of liberals who’ve been hoping for signs of friction between the two strong personalities. The left-wing media has largely ignored these heartwarming anecdotes, instead focusing on manufactured controversies while average Americans appreciate seeing genuine friendship at the highest levels of government.
How a Billionaire is Saving Taxpayers Billions
While the personal anecdotes are entertaining, what really matters is the impact DOGE has made on government spending. According to Musk, his team has already identified over $160 billion in savings, though they’re still far from his ambitious goal of trimming $1 trillion from the federal budget. These aren’t just abstract numbers – this is real money that career politicians and entrenched bureaucrats have been wasting for decades until someone with actual business experience stepped in.
What’s particularly interesting is how Musk frames his mission. “We are just Democrats from the ’90s who got teleported into 2025,” he said, suggesting that government efficiency used to be a bipartisan value before the left abandoned it. “Our goals are safe cities, secure borders, sensible spending—these used to be Democrat positions and perhaps they will be in the future — but they just seem like common sense.”
A New Mission: Same DOGE, Less Musk
As Musk transitions to a reduced role, spending only 1-2 days per week in Washington, some wonder whether DOGE will continue its aggressive agenda. When asked directly if someone else would lead DOGE in his absence, Musk responded philosophically: “Is Buddha needed for Buddhism?”
“DOGE is a way of life,” he continued. “Like Buddhism. You wouldn’t ask who would lead Buddhism.”
For conservatives who have long railed against government waste, having the world’s most successful businessman uncover billions in unnecessary spending is a dream come true. Where lifelong Washington insiders have failed to address bloated budgets and inefficiency, Musk has brought practical business sense and accountability to a system desperately in need of both.
“When I feel like we’re doing good for the American taxpayer and stopping wasteful spending and fixing computer systems, I feel like that’s a good thing,” Musk said. It’s hard to argue with that sentiment, no matter how much ice cream he eats in the White House kitchen.
Key Takeaways:
- Musk claims DOGE has saved taxpayers $160 billion in just three months by eliminating decades of wasteful spending career politicians ignored
- Despite scaling back to 1-2 days per week, Musk remains committed to his mission of government reform “indefinitely” as long as President Trump wants his help
- The billionaire’s close friendship with President Trump—revealed through Lincoln Bedroom stays and late-night ice cream—continues to frustrate liberals hoping for division in the administration
