Yes, Elon Musk has announced his departure from his role as a special government employee in the Trump administration, where he led the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). In a post on X on May 29, 2025, Musk stated that his scheduled time in this role had come to an end, thanking President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
A White House official confirmed his offboarding began on May 28, 2025. His exit aligns with the 130-day limit for special government employees, which was set to expire around May 30, 2025. Despite his departure, Musk indicated that the DOGE mission would continue to strengthen. His tenure was marked by significant controversy, including mass layoffs and clashes with other administration officials, and he faced pressure to return to managing his businesses, such as Tesla and SpaceX.
