Is Elon Musk about to step down from his role in Trump’s administration?
Elon Musk is set to step down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration as his 130-day service limit nears.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a key figure in President Donald Trump’s government efficiency efforts, is reportedly nearing the end of his 130-day government service limit. Insiders suggest that Musk will soon step down as head of the "Department of Government Efficiency" (Doge) when his tenure reaches its legal cap, likely by late May 2025.
Despite earlier statements from the White House that Musk would stay on, Trump himself confirmed the billionaire’s eventual departure, citing Musk’s need to return to running his companies.
Is Elon Musk actually leaving DOGE?
While Donald Trump reportedly told journalists on Monday that Elon Musk would be leaving his position as a special government employee, the White House has previously said that Musk was "here to stay".
The outlet, "Politico" reported on Wednesday that Musk would indeed be stepping down from his role. However, White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, and Elon Musk have denied these claims.
Elon Musk’s impact on the Trump's administration
Elon Musk joined Donald Trump at the beginning of his second term as head of the newly created U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in January. Since then, his tenure has been marked by controversy and backlash, including his decision to lay off and eliminate entire agencies.
His action have led to 10,000 layoffs in different Departments such as Health and Human Services just this week. It is no surprise that DOGE's public approval levels remain low, and Elon Musk's popularity dropping to 38%, according to Marquette Law School.