Trump announces Musk's imminent departure from government role

President Donald Trump has indicated that Elon Musk will soon step down from his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was tasked with cutting government spending and dismantling certain federal agencies. This decision comes as both Trump and Musk have agreed that Musk will return to his business ventures, although no specific timeline has been provided for his departure. Despite the impending end of Musk's government role, Trump expressed admiration for Musk's contributions, stating that he is a talented individual who needs to focus on his companies. Recently, Musk attended a local water district meeting, which he later criticized for inefficiency, leading him to dissolve DOGE shortly after. The agency had a mandate to streamline government processes but faced challenges, including threats against its employees. Trump's comments suggest confidence in existing agency heads to continue implementing effective governance post-Musk.