Washington, D.C., May 29 – Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration task force focused on streamlining federal spending. Musk, who served in the role of Special Government Employee, confirmed the conclusion of his term via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating his commitment to the initiative had reached its scheduled end.
Appointed earlier this year, Musk’s role was limited under U.S. law to 130 days of public service annually, a cap he is expected to reach by the end of May following President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
In his farewell message, Musk expressed appreciation to President Trump for the opportunity to lead efficiency initiatives and emphasized his continued optimism about the future of DOGE.
“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,” Musk wrote. “The agency will only strengthen over time, and I believe cost-cutting will become a way of life throughout government.”
Signs of Strain Over Spending Policy
Musk’s departure came on the heels of public criticism of a major legislative proposal advanced by the Trump administration. In an interview with CBS, Musk voiced disappointment with what President Trump has referred to as the “big beautiful bill” — a sweeping legislative package combining tax cuts with expanded immigration enforcement.
Describing the proposal as a “massive spending bill,” Musk warned that it could inflate the federal deficit and risk undermining the very reforms his agency had pursued.
“I think a bill can be big, or it could be beautiful,” Musk remarked. “But I don’t know if it could be both.”
In response, President Trump defended the proposal, acknowledging concerns while maintaining support for its broader goals:
“I’m not happy about certain aspects of it, but I’m thrilled by other aspects of it.”
Fallout and Focus on Tesla
Musk’s tenure in the Trump administration sparked mixed reactions across political and business circles. His association with DOGE and alignment with federal cost-cutting efforts led to protests and consumer backlash against Tesla in several markets, with some advocacy groups calling for boycotts. Critics questioned whether Musk’s governmental commitments were diverting attention from Tesla’s operations, particularly as the company reported a decline in both first-quarter profits and vehicle sales.
While Musk has not directly linked his exit from DOGE to Tesla’s recent performance, analysts suggest that the move may allow the CEO to refocus on the company amid growing investor concerns.
As Musk steps away from his short but high-profile stint in Washington, the future trajectory of DOGE — and Musk’s role in shaping public policy — remains a subject of national interest.
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