Trump Confirms Elon Musk's Upcoming Departure from Government Role

Musk is set to leave the Department of Government Efficiency by late May, with Trump praising his contributions and teasing a significant recent finding by DOGE.

Elon Musk's tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will conclude by late May 2025 due to the 130-day limit on his special government employee status.
President Trump has praised Musk as a 'patriot' and expressed a desire to retain him in an informal advisory capacity after his departure.
DOGE recently uncovered a significant instance of waste or fraud in federal spending, described by Trump as 'horrible,' though details remain undisclosed.
DOGE's work will continue under Cabinet secretaries and staff, with many DOGE employees transitioning to permanent roles in federal agencies.
Musk's political involvement and controversial reforms have drawn backlash, impacting his public image and Tesla's business performance, including a 13% drop in first-quarter sales.