Overview

• Elon Musk is expected to leave his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by late May or early June due to the 130-day limit for special government employees.
• President Trump praised Musk's contributions, calling him a 'patriot,' and expressed interest in offering him another government role in the future.
• DOGE employees are being integrated into permanent roles within federal agencies as the department winds down earlier than its original 2026 mandate.
• Trump revealed that DOGE recently uncovered something 'horrible,' though no details about the discovery have been disclosed.
• Musk's departure follows public and political challenges, including backlash over his failed attempt to influence a Wisconsin Supreme Court race.