White House to continue cost-cutting drive despite Musk departure
- President Donald Trump held a press conference on May 30, 2025, in the Oval Office with Elon Musk attending to mark Musk's departure from the Department of Government Efficiency .
- Musk's 130-day term as a special government employee advising DOGE began with Trump's executive order on January 20, 2025, aiming to cut waste and improper spending in federal agencies.
- During his tenure, Musk led substantial reforms, including major agency shakeups, payroll reductions, and contract cancellations, while Trump credited him with driving sweeping government efficiency improvements.
- Musk said, "The DOGE days aren’t over," confirming the mission's continuation despite his exit, while a senior White House official stated DOGE is 'part of the DNA of this federal government.'
- Musk’s exit marks his return to the private sector, though some members of DOGE will continue their work within the government as efforts to eliminate federal waste and fraud carry on.
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White House Reveals How DOGE Will Run After Elon Musk’s Departure - News Addicts
The White House has vowed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will continue its cost-cutting efforts after the initiative’s founder, Elon Musk, formally completed his temporary government term of service on Friday. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the […] The post White House Reveals How DOGE Will Run After Elon Musk’s Departure appeared f…
Leavitt: DOGE Will Continue Without Musk
With Elon Musk officially gone from the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked on Thursday if there’s an updated leadership structure for DOGE. Her response? DOGE is everywhere in the U.S. government. “Well, the entire cabinet is involved” in cutting waste, fraud and abuse, she claimed. “Each cabinet secretary at their respective agencies is committed to that. That's why they were working hand in hand with Elon Musk.” She forgot…
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