Elon Musk leaving role in the Trump administration
- On May 29, 2025, Elon Musk announced he is concluding his role as a part-time adviser affiliated with the U.S. Agency responsible for streamlining government operations, known as DOGE.
- Musk’s resignation came shortly after he criticized President Trump’s major spending and tax legislation, stating that it worsens the national budget shortfall and hinders DOGE’s initiatives.
- During his tenure, Musk led efforts to cut government waste, resulting in thousands of federal job cuts and department closures amid strong backlash.
- Musk expressed his frustration that Doge has been unfairly blamed for a variety of issues, highlighting how political opposition has negatively impacted both the cryptocurrency and his business ventures.
- His exit may improve investor sentiment toward Tesla, but analysts expect limited operational changes for the automaker amid ongoing financial and competitive pressures.
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