Elon Musk Ends White House Role, Promises Continued Commitment to Doge

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, has announced that he is stepping away from his role in the White House, where he led a cost-cutting task force called the Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge.

Despite his departure, Musk stated on his social media platform, X, that the mission of Doge would endure and strengthen as a vital aspect of government operations. He thanked President Donald Trump for the opportunity to serve as a "special government employee," a title that allowed him to dedicate 130 days each year to the role. Musk's exit comes alongside his criticism of Trump's substantial budget proposal, which he believes threatens the efforts at Doge aimed at reducing wasteful spending.

Musk expressed disappointment over the President's budget plan, which proposes extensive tax cuts and increased defense spending, predicting that it would adversely impact the federal deficit and undermine Doge's objectives. The White House is expected to officially start the process of "offboarding" him on Wednesday evening.

As Musk transitions away from his political role, concerns about his electric company Tesla linger, as the company has indicated potential challenges in the current market and changing political climate. Musk has already informed investors that he will be focusing more on Tesla and reducing his commitment to Doge, leading many to wonder about the future of both his ventures.

The forthcoming days will reveal whether Musk can balance his significant business responsibilities with ongoing political involvement, or if his departure from Doge will mark a turning point in his influence on U.S. policy.