马斯克后悔了：若重新来过 不会再领导美国“政府效率部”

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk expressed regret about leading the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), stating he would not choose to do it again if given the chance [2][4][6]. Group 1: DOGE's Performance and Impact - DOGE was established with the aim of reducing government spending, but its effectiveness was limited, achieving only minor successes in cutting unnecessary expenditures [3][5]. - The department was reported to have potentially saved between $10 billion to $20 billion in "zombie funds," but this figure fell short of Musk's initial estimate of $2 trillion [5]. - The confirmed amount of contract funds canceled by DOGE was approximately $1.4 billion, according to an analysis by Politico [5]. Group 2: Effects on Tesla and Musk's Image - Musk's involvement with DOGE negatively impacted his public image and led to significant backlash, including vandalism against Tesla vehicles [6]. - Concerns arose among Tesla investors regarding Musk's divided attention between DOGE and Tesla, which contributed to a decline in Tesla's stock price earlier in the year [6]. - Following Musk's departure from DOGE in May, Tesla's stock price rebounded, showing an increase of over 17% year-to-date [7].