Elon Musk is relinquishing his positions in the government.
Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Steps Away from Trump's Advisory Roles
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has stepped down from his advisory roles in the Trump Administration. The White House has confirmed his departure, effective Wednesday evening (local time).
Musk, who served as a special government employee in the Department of Government Efficiency, thanked President Donald Trump for the opportunity. Although a conversation between the two prior to Musk's departure remains unclear, a source familiar with the matter revealed it was decided at the "highest level."
Musk's appointment, which lasted approximately 130 days, was set to expire around May 30. The Trump administration assured that the agency's mission to restructure and reduce the federal government would continue. Musk expressed his optimism, stating that the DOGE mission would become a federal standard over time.
In a previous interview with CBS News, Musk criticized the budget and tax laws of the Republican party, particularly the "Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress. He expressed disappointment that the bill increased the deficit rather than reducing it, and that it undermined the efforts of the DOGE team.
Musk's decision to leave his advisory roles was prompted by disagreements on environmental issues, particularly the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. This move was met with international protests and calls from some Tesla investors for Musk to focus more on the company.
Despite his departure from these specific roles, Musk's influence and interactions with the government remain. His work in various advisory capacities during the Trump Administration had given him unprecedented authority to dismantle parts of the US government, a role he had defended vigorously.
Sources: ntv.de, mau/rts
a) Despite his departure from the Trump Administration's advisory roles, the impact of Elon Musk's unique engagement with the government persists, potentially influencing politics and general-news discussions about future technology-related legislations, such as a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation.
b) As the Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, it remains unclear how the departure of Elon Musk from the Trump Administration's advisory roles may affect its progress, particularly given his past interest in technology and environmental issues.
