He will always ...: Donald Trump breaks silence on Elon Musk leaving US administration
US President Donald Trump
President
Donald Trump
lauded
Elon Musk
as "terrific" as the billionaire stepped down from his role as chief of the
Department of Government Efficiency
(DOGE) in the
U.S. administration
. Trump announced that he and Musk will hold a media briefing at 1:30 pm EST today in the Oval Office to mark Musk's final day, though he emphasized that Musk will "always be with us, helping all the way."
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "I am having a Press Conference tomorrow at 1:30 pm EST with Elon Musk, at the Oval Office. This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us. Elon is terrific! See you tomorrow at the White House."
Musk's exit follows widespread protests and comes amid his recent criticism of Trump's flagship tax bill (One Big Beautiful Bill), which he called "too expensive" and a potential setback to his cost-cutting efforts at DOGE. "A bill can be big, or it can be beautiful. But I don't know if it can be both," Musk remarked earlier this week.
Elon Musk's 'good bye' note
In a statement, Musk expressed gratitude to Trump for the opportunity to lead DOGE, saying, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President Donald Trump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending. The DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."
Musk, who was the largest donor to Trump's 2024 campaign and a prominent figure during the president's pre-election events, returned to corporate life this week, stating he is "spending 24/7 at work" and sleeping in conference rooms. During his tenure, Musk spearheaded efforts to streamline federal operations, cut waste, downsize staff, and eliminate several government departments under DOGE, a new initiative named after the
Dogecoin
cryptocurrency Musk has long championed.
Trump, who hailed Musk as a "star" in his victory speech, appointed the SpaceX and Tesla CEO to lead DOGE shortly after taking office, tasking him with reducing government bureaucracy. As Musk departs, his influence on the administration's efficiency drive is expected to persist, with the White House signaling his continued advisory role.
The press conference today is anticipated to shed light on Musk's contributions and the future of DOGE under Trump's leadership.
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