Vance said Musk will remain an advisor to Trump after leaving DOGE
Elon Musk and Donald Trump (Photo: Samuel Corum/EPA)
Billionaire Elon Musk is set to maintain his role as a friend and advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, even after departing from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Vance stated during an appearance on Fox News, as reported by Reuters.
“There remains a substantial amount of work to accomplish at DOGE, and indeed, that effort will persist following Elon’s departure. Ultimately, Elon will continue to be a friend and advisor to both myself and the president,” Vance mentioned.
The day prior, Politico and ABC News disclosed that Trump had informed his cabinet that Musk would soon be exiting and returning to the private sector, although it was unclear if Musk would leave before the conclusion of his 130-day term as a special government official, which is expected around late May.
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The Department of Government Efficiency is a temporary federal organization established within the U.S. DOGE Service. This agency was initiated by an executive order from Trump on January 20, 2025, aimed at modernizing federal technology and software to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations.
- On March 7, 2025, the U.S. President limited the powers of Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, in relation to government actions.
- On March 19, notable American investor Ross Gerber, whose firm holds approximately 260,000 Tesla shares valued at around $105 million, urged Musk to either concentrate on the company or resign from his position as CEO.
- On April 1, Trump declared that DOGE would discontinue its operations, and Musk would revert to his business endeavors.
