Trump Confirms Elon Musk's Departure from DOGE

washington - Donald Trump confirms Elon Musk's upcoming departure from DOGE, transitioning to advisory role. Details on Trump's plans for Musk.

Trump Confirms Elon Musk's Departure from DOGE

Donald Trump confirms Elon Musk will soon depart from DOGE, aiming for a transition to an advisory role. Trump expresses desire for Musk to stay as long as possible, indicating a departure point in a few months.

As a special government employee, Musk is appointed for a maximum of 130 days. Trump and Vice President JD Vance plan to assign Musk an advisory role after his DOGE work concludes. Trump mentions that DOGE's cost-saving measures will continue without Musk, led by government officials.

Earlier reports from Politico and ABC News suggested Musk would take on a smaller role in the Trump administration. Both parties agree that Musk will refocus on his companies in the near future.

Musk holds the title of 'special government employee,' exempt from certain ethics and conflict of interest rules. The 130-day term ends in late May or early June.