Musk to wrap up his work on DOGE on schedule once ‘incredible work at DOGE is complete’: WH
Elon Musk to Exit Role at Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) This Spring
Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, will be stepping down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) later this spring, as confirmed by the White House on Wednesday. Musk has been serving as a special government employee at DOGE, a temporary position created by Congress, since President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the office on January 20.
According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Musk’s departure from DOGE has been planned and is in line with his 130-day term as a special government employee, which is set to end on May 30. Leavitt dismissed recent reports suggesting otherwise as “garbage,” emphasizing that both Musk and President Trump have publicly stated that Musk will leave his role at DOGE once his work is complete.
Musk’s temporary appointment at DOGE was aimed at reducing the federal deficit by a trillion dollars, a goal that Musk believes will be achieved within the 130-day timeframe. Despite his success in the role, Musk’s primary focus remains on running his companies, SpaceX and Tesla, and he is expected to return to his business ventures once his term at DOGE concludes.
President Trump has expressed admiration for Musk’s work at DOGE, praising his talents and the impact he has made on the government’s efficiency efforts. However, Trump acknowledged that Musk has other commitments and responsibilities, including overseeing his companies, which may require his attention in the near future.
As Musk prepares to wrap up his tenure at DOGE, his departure marks the end of a chapter that brought innovation and fresh perspectives to government efficiency initiatives. While his time at DOGE may be coming to an end, Musk’s contributions are expected to have a lasting impact on the government’s approach to streamlining operations and reducing wasteful spending.
