White House senior adviser Elon Musk said he harbors no regrets about heading up the Department of Government Efficiency despite the cost to his Tesla business, adding, “at least I didn’t get shot.”

Musk made the comments in an interview that aired Saturday as he reflected on his time helping Donald Trump become president and taking a prominent role in the administration.

“It’s not been boring, that’s for sure. An eventful year, says the least. At least I didn’t get shot. Look on the bright side,” Musk told “My View With Lara Trump,” referencing the assassination attempt on Trump last July in Pennsylvania. 

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