Donald Trump Issues Update on Elon Musk Leaving DOGE
April 4, 2025
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President Donald Trump said he wanted Elon Musk to stay working with him for “as long as possible,” though acknowledged that the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX would need to return to his businesses full-time at some point.
Musk is spearheading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with slashing what it identifies as fraud and waste in federal spending. He has said his time with the government is nearing its end.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Thursday night, Trump said Musk is “fantastic and a patriot”.
“I like smart people and he’s a smart person. I also like him personally,” Trump said.
“I would say Elon will stay for a certain period of time and then he’s going to want to get back to his businesses full-time,” adding that he would offer Musk another role in government if he wanted one.
“I want Elon to stay as long as possible,” Trump said, adding that “DOGE will stay active” even after Musk leaves.
This is a developing story and more information will be added shortly.
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