Elon Musk Exits Trump Administration Amid New York Times Criticism Dispute

Elon Musk recently ended his role as a Special Government Employee at the Department of Government Efficiency, a position that sparked significant criticism and polarized opinions. During a White House press conference, Musk dismissed questions from The New York Times, accusing the publication of false reporting on the Russia-gate scandal and suggesting it should return its Pulitzer Prize, a claim linked to a recent court ruling allowing President Trump's lawsuit against the Times to proceed. Musk's departure followed his disillusionment with government spending cuts and his criticism of Republican tax and budget proposals. President Trump expressed admiration for Musk's work and hinted at the possibility of a new role for him in the future. MSNBC's Ari Melber criticized Musk for attempting to avoid full responsibility for his government role, emphasizing the expectations tied to such positions, including upholding the administration's values or resigning. Despite the controversy, Tesla's stock saw a positive reaction following the announcement of Musk's government role conclusion.