Elon Musk steps down from his position in the Trump administration
Tech mogul Elon Musk ends tenure as head of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has announced his departure from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration. His appointment, as a "special government employee," had a maximum limit of 130 days, which was set to expire around May 30, 2025.
During his time at DOGE, Musk focused on cutting federal spending and streamlining government operations. He initially aimed to reduce federal spending by $2 trillion but later revised the goal to $1 trillion and then $150 billion. Musk's tenure was noted for drastic cutbacks to America's humanitarian efforts, sparking criticism.
Despite his departure, Musk has emphasized that the DOGE mission of eliminating waste and making government more efficient will continue. The White House has confirmed Musk's "offboarding" and stated that every member of the Cabinet and the President will champion this goal.
Media reports indicate that Musk faced resistance from senior members of the Trump administration and clashed with some of them. However, his father, Errol Musk, has refuted claims that Musk had neglected his companies during his government service.
The departure of Musk from the Trump administration came a day after he criticized the President's legislative agenda, describing it as a "massive spending bill." Musk's criticism was at odds with the President's description of the bill as a "big beautiful bill."
Musk's departure has come under increasing pressure for him to devote more attention to his businesses, including Tesla, X, and SpaceX. Reports indicate that a group of Tesla investors have written an open letter demanding that Musk dedicate at least 40 hours per week to the company.
It is unclear whether Musk will continue to provide informal advice to President Trump in his capacity as a private citizen. However, the President's commitment to reducing wasteful spending and streamlining government operations is likely to continue.
The departure of Elon Musk from the Trump administration, following his tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has sparked discussions about politics and policy-and-legislation, with media outlets reporting on the implications for war and general-news. Despite his departure, Musk's mission of eliminating waste and making government more efficient will continue, according to the White House, with every member of the Cabinet and the President championing this goal.
