Elon Musk says he “got carried away” by politics during his alliance with U.S. President Donald Trump and his time leading the administration’s “department of government efficiency” (DOGE). In an interview reported by multiple outlets, Musk acknowledges that he became too consumed by political activity and suggests he should have focused more on running his companies. The accounts describe a sequence in which Musk supported Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign with about $200 million, later taking a leading role connected to DOGE. During that period, reporting says DOGE oversaw federal cost-cutting efforts that included spending reductions and layoffs across government departments, though details of the actions vary by outlet. Musk’s comments also extend beyond the immediate dispute, with some reporting noting he discusses views on topics such as foreign wars and artificial intelligence. Overall, the sources present Musk’s statement as a form of personal reflection and regret about the extent of his involvement in Trump-linked political and administrative work, while not offering a different timeline or contradicting that he backed the campaign and later worked in or around DOGE.