American entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that he is concluding his role in Donald Trump's administration. He shared this news on his social media accounts.
Musk has been serving as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focused on cutting unnecessary expenses.
“My tenure as a special government employee is coming to an end, and I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce waste. The mission of DOGE will only grow stronger over time, becoming a way of life for the entire government,” he wrote.
Additionally, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine, a White House representative informed CNN that Musk will begin the paperwork for his resignation on May 29.
Previously, Musk criticized the “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB), a central piece of legislation proposed by Trump, according to Radio Free Europe. He expressed his “disappointment” with the bill.
This document aims to combine tax cuts and increased immigration control. In a conversation with CBS, Musk referred to it as a “massive spending bill” that increases the federal deficit and “undermines the work” of the DOGE.
Last week, the House of Representatives approved Trump's proposed budget with 215 votes, which includes tax reductions and increased expenditures, particularly on defense. It is now under consideration by the Senate.
Trump describes the bill as “great and beautiful,” and possibly “the most significant” in U.S. history. However, he had to persuade several Republicans in Congress to support the budget, the Financial Times reports.
The Washington Post, citing sources, reported that Musk's decision was influenced by disappointment over insufficient results. His reform program led to the reduction of tens of thousands of government positions and the elimination of certain agencies, but the financial impact he promised has not been realized, as noted by “Current Time.”
As reported by IMI, on April 22, Musk stated he would devote significantly less time to his role in Trump's administration starting in May and would focus more on managing Tesla.
U.S. President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk as one of the leaders of the new Department of Government Efficiency, also granting him the status of a “special government employee.”