Elon Musk resigns from his government roles.
Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump Administration Posts Without Final Meeting
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has relinquished his roles in the Trump administration, marking the end of a contentious tenure within the White House. A White House representative confirmed Musk's departure on Wednesday evening, local time.
Musk's 130-day stint as a special government employee at the Department of Government Efficiency was set to expire on or around May 30. During his brief tenure, Musk experienced frustration with federal bureaucracy, describing it as a tougher situation than anticipated and an uphill battle to improve.
As Musk's term approached its end, he began to divert his attention back to his businesses and away from political involvement. He also voiced criticism of certain Trump administration policies, such as the $2.2 trillion domestic spending bill, which he deemed a disappointment due to its potential impact on the federal deficit.
Sources suggest that there was no final dialogue between Musk and President Trump prior to his exit, with the decision being made at the highest level within the administration. Reports indicate a decline in communication between Musk and Trump in the weeks preceding his departure, signaling a fading relationship.
Musk's departure from the administration follows a period of uncertainty and upheaval within the Department of Government Efficiency, culminating in agency layoffs and unmet expectations. His political activities sparked international protests and calls from Tesla investors for him to focus more on his company.
The DOGE mission, as Musk referred to it, will continue under the Trump administration, with the objective of restructuring and reducing the federal government. Musk defended his role as an unelected government representative, having received unprecedented authority from Trump to dismantle parts of the US government.
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The Commission, in the realm of general-news, has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation. It's unclear how the technology sector, given Elon Musk's previous roles, might be involved in this discussion, especially after his recent departure from the Trump administration's politics.
