Elon Musk announced that his time working under Donald Trump ‘s administration had concluded — and the internet exploded. Americans speculated about Musk’s departure, which looked like a sudden move to many people. In a statement he tweeted on May 28, 2025, the Tesla owner wrote, “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 added in his statement, “ The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”

So, does this mean that Musk and Trump mutually decided he needed to leave, or was he fired by Trump? Below, get the details about the end of his government role.

As my scheduled time as a Special Gov

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