Musk Parts Ways with Trump Administration… "Special Government Employee Term Ends"
Summary
- Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, announced that his term as a special government employee at the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ending.
- Musk's announcement came after he publicly criticized President Trump's tax cut bill.
- Both AP and Reuters reported that Musk will completely leave the Trump administration.
Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, has announced his departure from the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
On the 28th (local time), Musk stated on X, "My term as a special government employee is coming to an end," and expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce unnecessary (government) spending. He added, "The Department of Government Efficiency has become a way of life across the government and its mission will only grow stronger over time."
Following Musk's post, the Associated Press reported, citing sources within the White House, that Musk is completely leaving the Trump administration's second term. Reuters also reported, citing sources, that Musk's term has been decided to end.
Musk's announcement came a day after he publicly criticized President Trump's tax cut bill in an interview.
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