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Sayonara, Elon Musk: Trump's White House Bids Adieu to Billionaire's Department Heading Tenure
Elon Musk, the wealthy entrepreneur, terminates his White House association; Trump offers a video message expressing gratitude
Elon Musk's ventures no longer confine him to the realm of space travel and electric cars, as he's recently bowed out from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he spearheaded in the Trump administration since January this year. The White House took to the airwaves on Friday, splashing a heartfelt farewell to the world's richest guy in a cheerful video montage.
The video, posted on various social media platforms, kicks off with Musk's endorsement of President Donald Trump shortly after the President narrowly avoided an assassination attempt in July 2024, followed by a string of his achievements in the nation's capital.
Akin to a rockstar's concert highlight, the video offers a rollercoaster ride of Musk's time in Washington D.C., culminating in his final day on the job. Notably, Elon Musk received a "golden key" from U.S. President Donald Trump, a symbolic gesture reminiscent of the Ancient Greeks exchanging keys to the city.
WHITE HOUSE SHARES "DOGE WINS" AS THE BILLIONAIRE SIGNS OFF
To further commemorate Musk's stint, the White House behaved like groupies at a music festival, flooding Twitter with fond reflections, including tallying up the DOGE's so-called victories, or "DOGE Wins." These triumphs boast savings of $170 billion, minus approximately 523,000 active U.S. government credit cards, improved records at the Social Security Administration, and other efficiency-related initiatives.
During a joint press conference, Trump hailed Musk, dubbing him as the advocate of a "colossal change in the old ways of doing business in Washington," attributing Elon's "tremendous" service to a virtually unparalleled impact in modern history.
A NEW ERA FOR DOGE, OR JUST THE BEGINNING?
House Speaker Mike Johnson waxes lyrical about Musk's stint in Washington, applauding the billionaire and DOGE for identifying and addressing vast wastes, frauds, and abuses. He expects Congress to target pointless programs identified by DOGE. Interestingly, Musk himself likened DOGE's role to Buddhism, implying its presence was more philosophical than operating as an ordinary government entity.
With all eyes on the future of DOGE, the Trump administration reveals a confident stance, assuring that the department wouldn't flounder without Musk at its helm. However, the aware-of-everything Trump teased that Musk's last day was more of a soiree than a formal "sayonara," hinting that the billionaire would remain an integral part of his team in a more indirect, yet enduring manner.
In just a few days before waving farewell to the White House, the Tesla founder officially announced his return to the grindstone, catching a few zzz's amidst conference rooms and server rooms, rather than the more opulent digs like the Lincoln Bedroom that he had enjoyed during his time in the capital.
Extra Insights:
- The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was a new addition to the Trump Administration, created with the goal of streamlining government spending, reducing waste, and increasing efficiency in the Bureaucracy.
- Elon Musk's tenure at DOGE was marked by controversies concerning data extraction, questionable AI projects, and tensions between him and the Trump administration.
- Despite the concerns and questions about DOGE's future, the Trump Administration seems optimistic about its continued success without Musk. Some employees of DOGE, such as Zsombor Jancso and Jordan Wick, have expressed their determination to carry on with the department's mission.
- In the realm of policy-and-legislation, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk's leadership, a newly formed division in the Trump Administration, aimed to streamline government spending, reduce waste, and increase efficiency in the Bureaucracy.
- As Elon Musk bids goodbye to his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), breaking news emerges of a new era for the department, with the Trump Administration expressing optimism about its continued success and some employees, like Zsombor Jancso and Jordan Wick, voicing their determination to uphold the department's mission.
