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WASHINGTON - Elon Musk is officially stepping away from his advisory role in President Donald Trump’s administration, posting Wednesday that his time as a Special Government Employee has ended.

The billionaire entrepreneur was tasked with leading the Department of Government Efficiency — or DOGE — a Trump-created initiative aimed at reducing federal waste.

"As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending," Musk posted on X, the platform he owns. "The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."

A White House official, speaking anonymously, confirmed Musk’s departure to the Associated Press.

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