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Trump Confirms Elon Musk to Exit DOGE by Late May, Hints at Major Discovery

As Musk's tenure nears its limit, the Department of Government Efficiency transitions staff to federal agencies while Trump praises Musk's contributions and teases a significant finding.

Elon Musk listens to U.S. President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Trump reveals three reasons why he wants Elon Musk to stay at DOGE

Overview

  • Elon Musk is set to leave his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) by late May 2025, meeting the 130-day limit for special government employees.
  • President Trump emphasized Musk's 'fantastic' contributions and expressed a desire to retain him in an informal advisory role after his departure.
  • DOGE staff are being transitioned into permanent roles within federal agencies, signaling a shift in the initiative's structure as Musk's leadership concludes.
  • Trump revealed that DOGE recently uncovered a 'horrible' instance of waste or fraud in federal spending, though no specific details have been disclosed yet.
  • Musk's tenure has been marked by aggressive cost-cutting reforms, political backlash, and declining public approval, impacting both his business interests and public image.