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Musk Ends DOGE Role, Refocuses on Business

Date: 29-05-2025
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | cnbc.com: 1 | edition.cnn.com: 1 | nytimes.com: 1 | scmp.com: 1
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Summary

Elon Musk announced the end of his 130-day Special Government Employee stint leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), signaling a broader step back from Washington and political spending to refocus on Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. During his tenure, DOGE pushed aggressive federal cost-cutting and workforce reductions, though some moves were blocked in court and savings claims drew scrutiny. Musk publicly criticized President Trump’s major spending bill for raising the deficit and undermining DOGE’s mission, contributing to his distancing from the administration. While the White House says DOGE work will persist across agencies, the initiative’s future scope is uncertain amid legal and political headwinds and questions over Musk’s influence and conflicts of interest.

Key Points

  • Musk’s 130-day special government employee term leading DOGE has ended.
  • DOGE pursued deep federal cuts, with layoffs and program reductions facing legal challenges.
  • Musk criticized Trump’s spending bill for increasing the deficit and undercutting DOGE.
  • He plans to refocus on Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI while scaling back political spending.
  • DOGE’s future remains uncertain amid scrutiny over savings claims and conflicts of interest.

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Elon Musk bids farewell to White House but says Doge will continueBritish Broadcasting CorporationBritish Broadcasting Corporation

29-05-2025

Elon Musk is leaving his temporary role in the Trump administration as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), after reaching his service limit and criticizing Trump’s budget bill for increasing the deficit. Musk says Doge’s mission to reduce wasteful spending will continue. Under Doge, an estimated 260,000 federal civilian jobs were cut, though some firings were blocked by courts and errors occurred. Musk’s government stint coincided with declining Tesla sales and stock volatility, prompting him to refocus on his companies. He also plans to scale back political donations after heavy spending in 2023.
Entities: Elon Musk, White House, Trump administration, Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), federal civilian jobs • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Elon Musk thanks Trump, says he's leaving government work with DOGE

29-05-2025

Elon Musk said his official government role is ending after reaching the 130-day limit for special government employees, thanking President Trump and touting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) mission to cut federal spending. A White House official confirmed his offboarding, though Musk plans to keep a small White House office and may still spend a day or two per week on government work. He criticized Trump’s spending bill as undermining DOGE, and said he’ll refocus on Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI. Legal scrutiny over his DOGE leadership is mounting, and pension fund leaders urged Tesla’s board to require a 40-hour weekly commitment for any future CEO pay package.
Entities: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), White House, Tesla • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Elon Musk says his time in the Trump administration has ‘come to an end’ | CNN PoliticsClose icon

29-05-2025

Elon Musk announced his role in the Trump administration has ended as his 130-day Special Government Employee term leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) expires. During his tenure, DOGE drove sweeping cuts, including layoffs or targets for at least 121,000 federal workers, agency buyouts, and reductions to grants and programs—some later challenged in court. Musk recently criticized Trump’s large tax-and-spending package for increasing the deficit and undermining DOGE’s work. The White House says DOGE staff will continue embedded across agencies, though its future scope remains unclear. Katie Miller, a top DOGE aide, has departed to work with Musk. Musk signaled he’ll spend less on politics going forward, despite prior pledges and significant past contributions to Trump and GOP causes.
Entities: Elon Musk, Trump administration, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), White House, Katie Miller • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Elon Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington and DOGE - The New York Times

29-05-2025

Elon Musk is distancing himself from President Trump and winding down his government role, saying he’ll focus on his companies and step back from politics after concluding he spent too much time in Washington. He criticized Trump’s marquee domestic policy bill for increasing the deficit and has not yet delivered a promised $100 million to Trump-aligned groups. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative remains influential but has faced scrutiny for exaggerated savings claims and bureaucratic hurdles. He also objected to an OpenAI-linked AI data center deal in the UAE and sought inclusion for his company xAI, unsuccessfully. While still on cordial terms with Trump, Musk’s influence appears to be waning amid internal pushback, concerns over conflicts of interest, and his own frustrations with tariffs and political spending that failed to sway a key Wisconsin race.
Entities: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), The New York Times, xAI • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform

Elon Musk leaves Trump team, capping turbulent tenure in Washington | South China Morning Post

29-05-2025

Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after a brief, turbulent stint leading a government efficiency push under the Department of Government Efficiency (“Doge”). His exit, decided by senior staff and announced without a direct conversation with Trump, follows his public criticism of Trump’s flagship tax bill as too costly and counterproductive to his efforts. While Musk disrupted several agencies, he failed to achieve the sweeping savings he sought and says he will return to focus on his businesses.
Entities: Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Trump administration, Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), tax bill • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform