"He's done a fantastic job but he hasn't been treated properly," Trump said of Musk.

His growing involvement in the federal government has raised questions about potential conflicts with his own companies, including SpaceX, Tesla and X.

Trump shrugs off Musk exit talk, says he likes him but doesn't 'need him', as Musk's role fades after GOP loss and backlash over political missteps

Elon Musk seemed to lower DOGE's estimated savings by saying he anticipates $150 billion in cut "waste and fraud" in the next fiscal year.

Billionaire Elon Musk said at a White House cabinet meeting on Thursday he expects $150 billion in savings in FY2026 from the work done by the Department of Government Efficiency. In March, Musk had said he was confident DOGE could find $1 trillion in savings.

As a special government employee, Musk is under a 130-day time limit in his current role as head of the unofficial agency.