May 29, 2024 | Government, Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Elon Musk has concluded his tenure as head of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a position he held under President Donald Trump’s administration. His departure marks the end of a temporary government role scheduled to expire this week.
Resignation and Statement
Musk announced his exit Wednesday via social media platform X, stating:
"As
my scheduled time
as a Special Government
Employee comes to an end,
I would
like to thank President
@realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to
reduce wasteful
spending." He added
that DOGE’s mission would "strengthen
over time as it becomes a way of
life throughout the government."
Policy Disagreement
The resignation followed Musk’s public criticism of President Trump’s recently
proposed "Big Beautiful Bill." In a CBS interview, Musk characterized
the legislation—which includes tax cuts and expanded immigration enforcement—as
a "massive spending bill" that could increase the federal deficit. He
suggested it might undermine DOGE’s cost-cutting initiatives.
Tenure Highlights
Appointed alongside former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (who departed
earlier), Musk led DOGE’s efforts to streamline federal operations. The
department reportedly eliminated tens of thousands of government positions
through workforce reductions and buyouts, earning repeated praise from
President Trump for targeting "wasteful spending."
Controversies and Business Impact
Musk’s government role drew scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest and
legal challenges regarding DOGE’s data-access authority. Concurrently, Tesla
faced business headwinds:
- Q1
vehicle sales hit a near three-year low.
- Tesla’s
stock price declined.
- Showrooms,
vehicles, and charging stations were vandalized by protesters opposing
Musk’s political work.
President Trump publicly supported Musk, purchasing a red
Tesla and vowing consequences for perpetrators.
Musk’s future involvement in federal initiatives remains
unclear. The DOGE will continue operations under new leadership.
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