White House dismisses speculation of Musk's government exit
The White House has responded to reports about Elon Musk. Earlier, Politico reported that Donald Trump told his close associates that the billionaire would step down from his role as a "special government employee" in the coming weeks.
- Elon Musk to remain in position: White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt dismissed rumours about Musk's departure, emphasizing that his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is incomplete.
- Politico sources: According to Politico, Musk was supposed to step down from his role as a "special government employee" in the coming weeks, but the White House denied this.
- Collaboration with Trump: President Trump is pleased with Musk's work, and both agreed that Musk will support the government in the future.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt firmly denied reports of Elon Musk leaving the government.
The White House responds to reports about Musk
On X, she wrote that Musk will remain in his position until his work in the Department of Government Efficiency is complete. "This "scoop" is garbage" - emphasized Leavitt, referring to the speculation.
According to information from Politico, which cites three sources close to President Trump, Musk is expected to return to his businesses, such as Tesla and SpaceX, soon.
However, President Trump is satisfied with his work, and both agreed that Musk will continue to support the government. Politico reports that the president is happy with Musk and the agency he directs.
According to the portal, some of the president's associates are concerned about the unpredictability of the billionaire. Some believe Musk is becoming a "political burden" for the administration.
Is the end of the DOGE government agency coming?
Trump himself said on Monday that the DOGE institution, led by Musk, "will sooner or later cease operations," and the entrepreneur is available as a special government employee for only 120 days. He noted that he has a huge company to run, so he will eventually return to it.
DOGE is a government unit created at Trump's initiative on inauguration day – January 20, 2025—to reduce federal spending. According to CNN estimates, the agency's actions have resulted in the layoff of over 121,000 federal employees.
Elon Musk's team is being criticized for the way it conducts cuts. Accusations include a lack of transparency and the dismantling of entire structures, such as the aid agency USAID.
