The Tesla CEO has been a loyal and ardent friend of President Trump, yet his government-slashing efforts through DOGE have resulted in attacks against Tesla. Musk stated on Tesla’s earnings conference that “my time allocation to DOGE will drop significantly” beginning in May, proclaiming the work “mostly done.”

Trump has been accused of using his presidency to benefit Musk, including turning the White House into a Tesla showroom during a press event last month. The president said he would be buying a Tesla during the event. On Thursday, Trump said he didn’t get a special deal on the Tesla.