In February, the DOGE agency’s website briefly showed Dogecoin’s famous Shiba Inu mascot, leading many to wonder if Musk’s crypto favorite was going mainstream. The confusion wasn’t entirely misplaced — the Department of Government Efficiency shares its acronym, DOGE, with Dogecoin, fueling speculation that the two were connected.

Explore how Elon Musk's ambitious venture into the realm of politics with the DOGE initiative unraveled, leading to his retreat from political influence and the impact on his businesses and government agencies.