Elon Musk ‘Not Really Leaving’ the US Government, Says Donald Trump
- Elon Musk formally left his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency on Friday, June 1, 2025, at the White House.
- Musk's departure followed his 130-day limit as a special government employee and came amid ongoing controversies over Doge's budget cuts and influence.
- During a joint Oval Office press conference, Trump praised Musk's efforts to reduce federal spending, while Musk confirmed he would continue advising and visiting the White House.
- Trump described the legislation as a "big, beautiful bill" that would enshrine Doge's savings, which Musk said could reach $1 trillion over time despite earlier criticisms.
- Although Musk stepped down, Doge's work is intensifying, with federal contracts under review and staff across agencies continuing the cost-cutting efforts Musk initiated.
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TACO King Admits ‘Elon’s Really Not Leaving’ During Press Conference
The TACO King held a bizarre press conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office on Friday, ostensibly to wave goodbye to the leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But both Trump and Musk essentially admitted that the billionaire oligarch wasn’t really going anywhere, at least when it comes to his influence on the federal government. Via Gizmodo: “This is not the end of DOGE. This is only the beginning,” Musk said, explaining …
Oh, Washington! Musk Proves The Folly Of Correcting A Self-Preserving Government
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by executive order on January 20, 2025, aimed to modernize federal technology, reduce spending, and streamline government operations. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy were appointed to lead the initiative. However, Ramaswamy quickly stepped away to run for governor of Ohio. Musk's most significant accomplishment in the role was inadvertently demonstrating how difficult it is to achieve the…


These are the biggest moves Elon Musk made while running DOGE
Elon Musk ended his tenure with the Trump administration on Wednesday night, thanking the president and vowing that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would continue without him. The controversial agency, which was started by President Donald Trump and Musk, claims to have saved $175B through its cost-cutting efforts.Although Musk left the White House disagreeing with Trump over the "big, beautiful bill," he appeared to end his tenur…
Hayes Claims Musk is ‘Leaving in Disgrace,’ The Facts Say Otherwise
Hayes Claims Musk is ‘Leaving in Disgrace,’ The Facts Say Otherwise MSNBC’s host of All In, Chris Hayes, got the facts wrong on Thursday as he criticized Elon Musk, who was preparing to make his way out of office. As a special government employee, Musk was granted only 130 days to lead DOGE in rooting out waste and corruption within the government. In that time, Musk has cut an estimated $175 billion in unnecessary spending across the board. Ho…
Trump: Musk 'Really Not Leaving'
President Trump gave Elon Musk a friendly sendoff on Friday as the latter leaves his DOGE role to focus more on his businesses. But Musk is "really not leaving," said Trump, per the Washington Post . "He's going to be back and forth, I think." 'Colossal:' Speaking in the Oval...
Elon Musk Departs Trump Administration
“Elon has worked tirelessly helping lead the most sweeping and consequential government reform program in generations,” Trump said in a farewell press conference Friday for Elon Musk. The billionaire is ending his time as a special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump extolled Musk for his work as the head of DOGE, citing his work modernizing government departments, finding wasteful federal programs, …
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