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Steve Davis, a former top aide to Elon Musk, officially left the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in May. However, Davis reportedly continues to wield significant influence within the department. Despite his departure, Davis is said to give directions to DOGE officials and dismisses his exit as ‘fake news.’ This ongoing involvement has caused internal tension, with staffers facing loyalty tests amid Musk’s feud with President Trump. Reports suggest that Davis and Musk’s allies aim to establish ‘DOGE 2.0’ focusing on government IT rather than job cuts, though critics argue this primarily benefits Musk’s business interests like SpaceX and Tesla.