Elon Musk is stepping down from his role as a special government employee in former President Donald Trump's administration, as announced on his X platform.
"With my term concluding, I want to express gratitude to President Trump for the chance to eliminate unnecessary expenditures. DOGE's purpose will only intensify as it transforms into a government-wide standard," Musk stated.
U.S. regulations limit special government employees to 130 days of service annually, and Musk's term officially ends tomorrow.
Reuters reports, citing sources, that Musk is departing Trump's administration "abruptly and without formalities." The Tesla CEO reportedly did not hold an official exit discussion with the president before announcing his resignation.
Just before his departure, Musk publicly opposed a tax relief bill that Trump had pledged during his campaign. Other potential reasons for his exit include friction with senior officials and declining approval ratings.
During the election cycle, Musk had claimed his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) could slash federal spending by $2 trillion. The department now credits his initiatives with $175 billion in savings, though this amount awaits external verification.