Elon Musk steps away from the White House
Briefly

Elon Musk has announced the end of his special government role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In his departure announced via an X post, he expressed gratitude to President Trump for the opportunity to work on reducing wasteful spending. Musk previously indicated plans to invest less in political campaigns and to prioritize Tesla amid declining sales. His official role had a time limitation, nearing its end, while his exit comes after Musk's criticism of Trump's tax legislation, which he felt undermined his goals at DOGE.
Musk's departure from the Trump administration aligns with his commitment to reduce wasteful spending, as stated in his post announcing the end of his government role.
Criticism of Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' showcased Musk's concerns over federal spending, emphasizing the challenges in achieving DOGE's ambitious financial savings.
Read at The Verge
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