Elon Musk, a long-time supporter of Donald Trump, is stepping away from his government role sooner than expected. Trump has reportedly told his inner circle — including some cabinet members — that Musk may soon leave his position.
While it might seem like Musk’s being pushed out, Trump is actually happy with his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Both agree it’s time for Musk to return to his businesses and step back from his government duties.
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Trump tells his inner circle about Musk stepping down
Apparently, Donald Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his cabinet, that his ‘first bro’ Elon Musk may be stepping away from his duties sooner than people thought.
Musk’s departure is not due to dissatisfaction
Despite what some might think, Trump is reportedly very happy with Musk’s work at DOGE. It’s not a case of Trump being upset with him — it’s more about timing and Musk needing to return to his many business interests.
Both agree it’s time for Musk to return to his businesses
Both Trump and Musk have agreed that it’s about time Musk refocuses on his businesses and starts taking a more behind-the-scenes role with the president.
Musk faces public criticism due to divided attention
Lately, Musk has been getting some public criticism, especially from those invested in his businesses. The main issue seems to be that Musk’s attention is divided, and some people feel like it’s hurting his companies, particularly Tesla.
Tesla investor calls for Musk’s replacement as CEO
Just last month, Ross Gerber — one of Tesla’s early investors — called for Musk to step down as CEO. He pointed out that Musk just doesn’t have enough time to fully dedicate to Tesla anymore, which is part of why he thinks the company needs new leadership.
Gerber says Musk’s leadership is damaging Tesla
Gerber went on to say, “The company’s reputation has just been destroyed by Elon Musk. Sales are plummeting so, yeah, it’s a crisis. You literally can’t sell the best product in the marketplace because the CEO is so divisive. It’s time for somebody to run Tesla. The business has been neglected for too long.”
Musk’s role with DOGE was never meant to be permanent
A lot of people thought Musk was the big boss behind DOGE, but in reality, his role was never meant to be permanent. He was actually just a senior advisor, and didn’t have the power to make major decisions.
Trump praises Musk for his work despite challenges
Trump didn’t forget to thank Musk, especially considering all the challenges he’s been through. “Elon, I want to thank you — I know you’ve been through a lot,” Trump said. He also acknowledged the death threats and vandalism directed at Tesla cars during a speech.
Hints of Musk’s transition revealed during a recent interview
During a Fox News interview on March 27, the two hinted at Musk’s transition. When asked if he’d be ready to leave his government role, Musk said, “I think we will have accomplished most of the work required to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion within that time frame.”
Trump confirms Musk will return to his company
On April 1, Trump said it was only a matter of time before Musk would go back to his companies. He added that, “at some point, Elon’s going to want to go back to his company.” Trump also mentioned that Musk “wants to” return but that he’d keep him on as long as possible.
White House comments on Musk’s impact
In a statement, White House spokesperson Harrison Fields shared that, “As the President said, this White House would love to keep Elon around for as long as possible. Elon has been instrumental in executing the President’s agenda, and will continue this good work until the President says otherwise.”
End of an era, but not the end of Musk and Trump’s relationship
It looks like this could be the end of Musk’s role in the administration, but it’s definitely not the end of his relationship with Trump. It’s likely we’ll still see some partnerships in the future.
