Elon Musk Leaves Trump Government Role After Tax Bill Criticism

Elon Musk has announced his departure from his role as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and senior adviser to President Donald Trump, with the White House confirming his exit. Musk expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on reducing wasteful government spending but criticized Trump's recent budget legislation, describing it as a 'massive spending bill' that increases the federal deficit and undermines DOGE's efforts. During his tenure, Musk and the DOGE team implemented significant workforce reductions and departmental downsizing, aiming to streamline government operations, though Musk admitted not all goals were achieved. He also noted that DOGE had become a 'whipping boy' for frustrations within the administration. Musk's resignation followed growing tensions, including legal challenges over his authority and a shift in his focus back to his private business ventures amid challenges faced by Tesla and SpaceX. President Trump defended the legislative package, acknowledging its complexities and indicating potential future adjustments.