Musk to Remain Adviser After DOGE Stint Despite Departure Reports
Vice President Vance affirms Musk will continue as an adviser post-DOGE, countering claims he will step back soon amid rising GOP concerns.
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Musk has become the face of the administration's massive bureaucracy, which has laid off tens of thousands of civil servants and seen federal grants slashed.
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There is a lot of work to do.
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Still, Politico and other left-wing pundits on Wednesday heralded his imminent departure as evidence of a fractured Trump-Musk alliance.
Elon Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump admin after DOGE stint is finished, JD Vance says
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Musk has been a colossal distraction and a magnet for controversy from what should be a unified Republican team in control of the House, the Senate, and the executive branch.
Hill Republicans Quietly Celebrate News of Musk Exiting Trump Admin.
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The loss is humiliating for the Trump administration and likely for Musk, whose involvement seemingly only cost Republicans votes.
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Musk's hack-and-slash tactics and lack of subtlety on the mic have frustrated Republicans, per the magazine.
"One-man wrecking ball": Trump hints to White House insiders that Musk might be on the way out
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The government cost-cutting organization was never intended to become a permanent fixture in Washington.
White House Responds to Reports Elon Musk Is Leaving DOGE Sooner Than Later
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Musk's decision-making has divided Trump's top aides and at times has sparked rifts among those closest to the president.
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The potential end of DOGE does not mean Trump will stop shaking up Washington.
Musk could be headed for White House exit amid turbulent times at DOGE
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The move would allow Musk to focus on his businesses, which, in addition to Tesla, include X, SpaceX, Neuralink, xAI and The Boring Company.
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Tesla shares rose after that story was published.
Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months
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Musk has been the public face of DOGE since President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the office on Jan. 20.
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Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump's DOGE
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Mr. Musk’s involvement in the White House has not come without controversy, however.
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All of this coming together does indicate, at least per Politico's reporting, that his time serving in this particular very forward capacity may be coming to an end.
Trump Tells Insiders Musk Will Leave Role at DOGE Soon: Politico
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Summary
Amid speculation about his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Fox News that Elon Musk will continue to act as a "friend and adviser" to the Trump administration after his tenure ends May 30, due to federal limits on his time as a special employee. Vance dismissed reports suggesting Musk's imminent exit, labeling them as "fake news," and emphasized that the work initiated during Musk's time at DOGE is ongoing. Musk has focused on making significant budget cuts within the bureaucracy, though he also faces rising criticism and scrutiny.
Perspectives
Elon Musk is likely to step back from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as his stint as a special government employee, limited to 130 days, is coming to an end.
President Trump has expressed admiration for Musk but acknowledges his need to return to his business responsibilities, indicating a mutual decision regarding Musk's transition.
Despite speculation about Musk being pushed out, some White House insiders affirm that his contributions to cost-cutting measures have been valuable.
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