Elon Musk is reportedly stepping back from his role with DOGE, as revealed by sources close to former President Donald Trump. While the SpaceX founder initially dismissed rumors of his departure as “fake news,” the real story behind his exit is more complex than most might think.
The buzz started after a report from Politico on April 2 claimed that Trump had discussed Musk’s imminent departure with his “inner circle.” According to the sources, Musk’s role, which had already raised eyebrows, was nearing its conclusion. The discussion came after Musk’s successful involvement in launching the Department of Government Efficiency, a project designed to streamline federal spending. The insiders revealed that Musk would soon “step back” from his duties, a decision both he and Trump had reached in the past few days.
Musk, who has been a “special government employee” in his advisory capacity, responded on Twitter, dismissing the entire report as “fake news.” However, his term as a government employee was always set to end by May, with the White House confirming that Musk’s work was limited to a 130-day period. Musk himself clarified that his planned departure was in line with this prearranged timeline.
Despite his official exit from DOGE, sources suggest that Musk will continue to serve in an unofficial advisory role. Trump has expressed admiration for Musk’s work, acknowledging his success at DOGE while also hinting that Musk’s other ventures, like running his tech empire, will likely require his full attention soon.
It’s clear that Musk’s departure from the government scene is less about scandal and more about timing and priorities. His role at DOGE was always temporary, and now that the major goals are achieved, he’s ready to return to his tech ventures with SpaceX and Tesla. The decision marks another twist in the complicated relationship between Musk and the Trump administration—one that has sparked ongoing speculation and intrigue.
