Elon Musk quits Trump administration as special government employee role ends

On May 28, 2025, Elon Musk officially announced his departure from the Trump administration where he served as a Special Government Employee focused on reducing wasteful spending through the Department of Government Efficiency. His tenure in this role was limited to 130 days, coinciding with the end of President Donald Trump's second term. Musk used social media platform X to express gratitude and affirmed that the mission of the Department would continue in his absence. Despite tensions with other administration members regarding the budget, official statements indicated that Musk left on good terms with Trump. Following his government role, Musk plans to concentrate on his businesses, which include Tesla and SpaceX. His recent political involvement has had mixed effects on his businesses, creating brand damage and protests from consumers. In addition to the conclusion of his government role, Musk has acknowledged the need for operational improvements in his companies notably following recent Starship rocket launch delays. His return to business focuses on making progress with Tesla's decline in sales, the establishment of his artificial intelligence firm, and overcoming recent challenges faced by SpaceX. Observers now ponder how Musk's exit from politics will affect his business operations and potentially help repair Tesla's reputation while improving company performance.