Scoop of power? Elon Musk slept in Lincoln bedroom and shared ice cream with Donald Trump amid wild first 100 days in Washington DC

Elon Musk has had a chaotic start to his life in Washington. From bunking in the Lincoln Bedroom to grabbing late-night ice cream on Donald Trump's orders, the first 100 days of reshaping federal spending have been anything but boring.

The billionaire's position on Trump's cost-cutting team, DOGE, has sparked both controversy and interest.

What do Elon Musk’s first 100 days in Washington DC look like?

Elon Musk detailed his wild first 100 days in D.C., during which he lived part-time at the White House, led aggressive cost-cutting reforms, and dealt with lawsuits and Tesla vandalism. He also shared personal moments with Donald Trump, like eating caramel Häagen-Dazs in the Lincoln Bedroom, as quoted in a report by The Independent.


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The billionaire discussed his experience creating the Department of Government Efficiency, the Trump administration's drastic cost-cutting initiative, with a group of reporters in the Roosevelt Room on Wednesday.

According to The Hill, Musk stated, "I was here in D.C. seven days a week for some of the weeks in the beginning, or close to seven days a week." “The amount of time I need to spend here is significantly reduced now that we're settling into a rhythm.”

Is Elon Musk stepping away from politics soon?

At the end of this month, Musk's special government employee status will come to an end. He announced to the company's investors last week that he intended to spend less time on government affairs and more time on his businesses.

He told the media on Wednesday that he intends to work with DOGE one or two days a week, but that doesn't mean he will completely leave the government.

Musk responded that it was "at the discretion of the president" when asked if he would ever leave the agency completely.

He acknowledged that DOGE has encountered a lot of opposition and dozens of lawsuits, some of which specifically mention Musk and cast doubt on the extent of his role in the administration.

Protests against Tesla have also spread across the nation, with individuals turning up at showrooms, attacking charging stations, and damaging vehicles.

Elon Musk remarked, "I mean, it's not really fun to be attacked nonstop. It's not fun to watch cars burn, you know. "However, I believe it's a good thing when we're saving American taxpayers money, repairing computer systems, and halting unnecessary spending," as quoted in a report by The Independent.

During his first 100 days back in office, Elon Musk also revealed some odd information about his relationship with the president. He stated that he would like to stay overnight and that he and Trump would be on Air Force One or Marine One.

What did he say about DOGE?

Although it is unclear to what extent, the White House has stated that DOGE's work will continue. Musk compared the agency to a "volunteer organisation" and stated that employees could stay as long as they wanted.

He stated that meetings with the House and Senate have been very positive and that he will meet with members of the congressional DOGE caucuses in both chambers.

Elon Musk believes DOGE has been successful overall, albeit not as successful as he would like.

FAQs

Did Elon Musk actually sleep at the White House?
Musk stated that he stayed in the Lincoln Bedroom during intense weeks early in his role.

What is DOGE, and is Musk still involved?
DOGE is the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk intends to remain involved part-time, but his full-time position ends this month.