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Though officially departing from the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis, Elon Musk’s former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency, still wields significant influence at DOGE, as reported by the WSJ. Davis, a close ally of Musk, continues to give directions to current DOGE officials and downplays his departure as “fake news.”
Behind-the-Scenes Influence
TechCrunch reached out to The Boring Company, where Davis served as president, for comment on his ongoing involvement. Davis, known for his frugality and loyalty to Musk, remains actively engaged behind the scenes, even signing off on minor costs and sleeping in the company’s offices with his family.
Internal Tension and Future Plans
With Musk’s departure and ongoing feud with President Trump, Davis’s influence has sparked internal tension at DOGE. Staff members reportedly face loyalty tests between Trump and Musk, as the department faces challenges from the White House to reduce its power. Musk allies are pushing for “DOGE 2.0,” focusing on government IT systems rather than job cuts, although critics argue that this continued involvement primarily benefits Musk’s business interests, including SpaceX, Tesla, and X.
