Elon Musk will have to sit for a deposition over what he did at DOGE, judge rules

Elon Musk is a science nerd. His latest memo is another glaring example.

Marc Piasecki/Getty Images

• Elon Musk will have to be deposed over his role in dismantling USAID with DOGE.
• A judge ruled that he could not be considered a high-ranking government official and forgo deposition.
• USAID was one of Musk's top targets when he headed the governmental efficiency unit.

Elon Musk will have to sit for a deposition for lawyers to examine his role in dismantling USAID, a Maryland judge ruled.