Elon Musk wraps up role in Trump administration exit saga
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Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his brief stint as a special government employee in the Trump administration. His departure follows a period marked by efforts to streamline government operations—including his role with DOGE—and a much-discussed image rehab tour. The exit underscores the unpredictable turnaround in his multifaceted career.
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role helping lead DOGE, which had long been the plan as a special government employee.
The tech CEO's tenure in the federal government is coming to an end.
Elon Musk thanked President Trump late Wednesday as he officially stepped down from the budget-slashing Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that he kick-started for his administration.
Elon Musk has announced that his time at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has come to an end.
Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a "special government employee," a White House official told ABC News.
Screenshot via XElon Musk pivoted to damage control in his final days as a "special government employee," publicly recommitting to Mars, cars and robots after a bruising year in the political limelight.Why it matters: The billionaire CEO confirmed Wednesday he is departing the Trump…
Elon Musk signaled his time as a government employee is winding down.
A disillusioned Elon Musk steps back as President Trump's budget promises hinge on shaky projections — but the cost of being wrong won't fall on the administration. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
Musk Departs DOGE, Leaving Cost-Cutting Effort’s Legacy in Doubt Bloomberg.com
Elon Musk says his time in the Trump administration has ‘come to an end’ CNN
Billionaire Elon Musk announced late Wednesday that he is leaving the Trump administration after spearheading a monthslong, lawless rampage through the government that hollowed out entire agencies, hurled critical functions such as the distribution of Social Security benefits into chaos, and…
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