Musk Plans Departure from Government Amid DOGE Closure

Elon Musk is expected to step down from his role as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), as President Trump has indicated that the two have agreed it’s time for Musk to return to his businesses. This decision aligns with Musk's service limit of 130 days, and although Trump expressed a desire to keep Musk longer, he acknowledged the billionaire's responsibilities at Tesla. Musk's aggressive cost-cutting measures within DOGE have drawn criticism, leading to tensions in the Cabinet, particularly regarding staffing cuts in key services. Additionally, Musk faced a significant political setback with the defeat of his supported candidate in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, contributing to perceptions of his waning influence. Tesla's recent sales drop of 13% has further complicated Musk's standing, highlighting the potential backlash from his political engagements. As DOGE transitions, it appears the administration's focus may shift away from Musk, with plans for the department's operations to conclude sooner than initially expected.