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Elon Musk Confirms May Departure as DOGE's Future Remains Uncertain

President Trump signals the potential end of the Department of Government Efficiency after Musk steps down, with agency heads possibly continuing some initiatives.

Donald Trump reacted after Elon Musk mentioned that it is “costing” him a lot to head the DOGE.
Elon Musk has taken a chainsaw to federal government spending, a method he adopted from role model Argentine President Javier Milei, pictured to the right in the background.

Overview

  • Elon Musk has confirmed he will step down as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by the end of May 2025, citing personal and professional costs.
  • President Trump suggested DOGE may cease operations after Musk's departure, though some agency heads may integrate DOGE personnel into their teams.
  • Musk aims to achieve $1 trillion in federal spending cuts by the end of his tenure, but the accuracy and long-term impact of these savings are under scrutiny.
  • Criticism of DOGE's workforce reductions and agency eliminations continues to grow, with concerns over transparency, legality, and essential service disruptions.
  • Musk has faced backlash and financial losses, including a significant drop in Tesla's stock value, due to his controversial leadership of DOGE.