Elon Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced plans to step down from his role at the end of May 2025. His tenure, initially set for 130 days, aimed to reduce the federal deficit by $1 trillion, bringing annual federal spending down from $7 trillion to $6 trillion.
Musk’s departure aligns with President Trump’s comments suggesting that Musk may return to his private companies full-time after significantly reducing the federal workforce. Despite his impending exit, Musk’s influence within DOGE is expected to persist, as many of his appointees will remain in their positions, continuing to implement his cost-cutting measures.
His involvement in DOGE has faced criticism, including protests at Tesla dealerships due to his dual roles in government and private enterprise. Musk has acknowledged the personal and professional challenges of balancing his business interests with his governmental duties, noting that his political role has been costly for his business interests.
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