The White House denied speculation of Elon Musk's imminent departure with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Musk would remain until DOGE work is complete.

Elon Musk's time in the White House could be ending soon, multiple news outlets reported Wedneday. Here's what we so far.

Federal rules state that a special government employee (SGE) like Musk can only be in place for up to 130 consecutive days. In Musk’s case, that would appear to make his leaving date May 30, the 130th day from Trump’s inauguration.

President Donald Trump said that he would like Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency for "as long as possible."

Though his time with DOGE could soon end, it remains unclear how Elon Musk's influence in the White House will change.

On April 2, 2025, multiple news outlets reported that anonymous White House insiders told them U.S. President Donald Trump had privately announced Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and Trump adviser, would step back from his role in the coming weeks or months.

Amid a big swing-state election loss and sinking poll numbers, President Trump’s government efficiency adviser and sidekick Elon Musk was nowhere to be seen at the president’s big White House event announcing across-the-board tariffs on most foreign imports.

Elon Musk is reportedly stepping back from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency amid conflicts in the Trump administration. Discover the real reasons behind his potential exit and its impact on Tesla's stock.