President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.

White House officials have said that DOGE’s efforts will continue after Musk leaves, and that he would likely continue to advise the President. "Elon is really not leaving. He’s going to be back and forth, I have a feeling," Trump said Friday. "It’s his baby.”

Elon Musk sported a noticeable black eye Friday at the Oval Office press conference announcing his exit from the Trump administration.

Elon Musk is leaving Washington after a short but turbulent stint in government and getting back to his numerous businesses, each with their own set of issues for the billionaire to address.

“Elon’s service to America has been without comparison in modern ... mind-set of a lot of people.” In turn, Mr. Musk, wearing a black T-shirt that said “The Dogefather,” heaped praise ...