Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump's Administration
Elon Musk Bids Farewell to Government Efficiency Role
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who served as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced his departure from the US administration, thanking President Donald Trump for the opportunity granted to him. According to reports by our site, quoting the BBC, Musk expressed gratitude for the chance to reduce wasteful government spending during his tenure.
In a recent social media post, Musk noted that his role as a special government servant had ended and praised Trump for the opportunity to streamline federal expenditures. He also asserted that the mission of DOGE will carry on, becoming an integral aspect of all government branches.
Previously, Musk had criticized the Trump administration's "big and beautiful" tax and budget law, as revealed in an interview with CBS, which he believed would hinder efforts to decrease government spending and consequently increase the budget deficit.
Musk's government tenure was limited to 130 days per year, having been appointed as a special government employee at the beginning of Trump's presidency. His term expired towards the end of May.
Sources from the White House have indicated that the formal process of terminating Musk's government position was initiated overnight on Thursday. Reuters reports that Trump and Musk did not hold any conversation prior to the latter's announcement of withdrawing from his government role, citing sources who mentioned the decision was made "at the highest level."
After announcing his departure, Musk revealed intentions to focus more on his companies and scale back political donations. In April, the Tesla and SpaceX founder anticipated reducing his commitment to DOGE and dedicating only a few days each week to the department.
Musk cited deep-seated bureaucracy in Washington as a major obstacle in achieving DOGE's objectives, despite numerous changes, firings, and closures in government agencies. The AFP reported that Musk's leadership style and lack of political acumen also played a significant role in the challenges faced by the department.
Yet, Musk conceded that he did not accomplish all of his set goals, despite the significant changes enacted within the government as a result of his efforts. The Department of Government Efficiency is expected to continue its mission in the absence of Musk, with the administration on the hunt for a new leader to drive its efforts to reduce government spending and promote efficiency across federal agencies.
- Elon Musk, in a recent social media post, expressed interest in focusing more on his businesses like Tesla and SpaceX, rather than politics, following his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
- In the past, Musk had criticized certain political decisions, such as the "big and beautiful" tax and budget law, which he believed would negatively impact efforts to decrease government spending.
- The Department of Government Efficiency will continue to carry on its mission, aiming to reduce wasteful government spending and promote efficiency across federal agencies, with the administration currently seeking a new leader to replace Elon Musk.
