Elon Musk Resigns from Trump Administration Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the Trump administration, a position created to reduce wasteful federal spending. Despite initially targeting massive cuts, Musk faced strong resistance within the federal bureaucracy and expressed frustration with the administration's spending policies, particularly criticizing President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" for increasing the budget deficit and undermining DOGE's mission. Musk's 130-day tenure ended amid tensions over this spending bill, which some Republicans also criticized. Following his departure, Musk returned to focus on his businesses like Tesla and SpaceX, which have faced operational and financial challenges. While Musk thanked Trump for the opportunity and expressed hope that DOGE's mission would continue, the White House confirmed his exit and noted that DOGE's functions would persist within federal agencies. Musk's departure marks a rare public break with Trump, highlighting the difficulties of implementing business-like efficiency reforms in government.