Donald Trump issues update on Elon Musk leaving DOGE

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1. Newsweek

   When will Elon Musk step down from DOGE? What he's said ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Mar 31, 2025

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   Though his time with DOGE could soon end, it remains unclear how Elon Musk's influence in the White House will change.

2. Newsweek

   Donald Trump gives DOGE update as Elon Musk says he'll step down in May ↗ (opens Newsweek)

   Published Mar 31, 2025

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   Musk is a special government employee, a category for temporary federal workers who are only supposed to work 130 days out of 365.

3. Washington Examiner

   Trump previews DOGE wind-down as Musk looks to exit ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Mar 31, 2025

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   Musk’s tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency will expire on May 30 due to a 130-day work limit imposed on special government employees.

4. The Boston Globe

   Musk could be headed for a Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s DOGE ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

   Same headline from 15 more outlets

   The Boston Globe's feed description

   The White House has not disclosed any clear timeline for closing down DOGE, and the government cost-cutting organization was never supposed to become a permanent fixture in Washington.

5. The Guardian

   Elon Musk set to soon step down from lead Trump role as service limit nears ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

   The Guardian's feed description

   Insiders reportedly say Musk will leave when 130-day cap on government service expires but ‘Doge’ team set to continue

6. FOX Business

   Tesla stock shoots higher on report Musk could soon exit DOGE ↗ (opens FOX Business)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Tesla’s stock price shot up on a report that the electric vehicle maker’s CEO, Elon Musk, may exit the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency.

7. Hot Air

   With Tesla Sales Down, Will Musk Leave DOGE Soon? ↗ (opens Hot Air)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

8. Foxla

   Elon Musk stepping down? Here's when Tesla CEO could leave DOGE ↗ (opens Foxla)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

   Same headline from 8 more outlets

   Foxla's feed description

   Elon Musk will depart his role with the Department of Government Efficiency once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House said Wednesday.

9. Blaze Media

   Trump suggests Elon Musk may leave DOGE ↗ (opens Blaze Media)

   Published Apr 1, 2025

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   Musk is categorized as a temporary government employee.

10. New York Post

    Here’s why Elon Musk may leave his DOGE position sooner than you think ↗ (opens New York Post)

    Published Apr 1, 2025

    New York Post's feed description

    Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk -- the Department of Government Efficiency's lodestar and President Trump's right-hand man -- is expected to step back from the administration

11. WMUR

    Musk’s government role nears end at DOGE ↗ (opens WMUR)

    Published Apr 1, 2025

    WMUR's feed description

    Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have recently suggested that the billionaire entrepreneur's time in the administration might be running out.

12. The Oregonian

    Elon Musk suggests he might soon exit Trump administration role, wind down DOGE ↗ (opens The Oregonian)

    Published Apr 1, 2025

    The Oregonian's feed description

    DOGE’s days appear to be numbered.

13. Fox News

    Musk not leaving yet, wrapping up work on schedule once 'incredible work at DOGE is complete': White House ↗ (opens Fox News)

    Published Apr 1, 2025

    Fox News's feed description

    Elon Musk will likely wrap up his work on the Department of Government Efficiency at the end of May due to his employment as a "special government employee."

14. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump told Cabinet that Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

    Published Apr 1, 2025

    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    President Trump told reporters this week that DOGE chief Elon Musk has done an "amazing" job, but noted that the Tesla CEO has "got a big company to run."

15. Rolling Stone

    Musk Denies Report That He and Trump Are Headed for a Breakup ↗ (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Elon Musk denies that he is planning his exit from DOGE and the Trump administration after White House pushed back on report of impending split.

16. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Musk will stay until he completes DOGE mission, White House says ↗ (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    WASHINGTON — The White House said on Wednesday that tech billionaire Elon Musk will stay on to complete his mission to slash government spending and downsize the federal workforce, dismissing media reports that he will leave the role soon.

17. Insider

    Federal workers have mixed emotions on Musk's rumored DOGE exit: 'So much damage has already been done' ↗ (opens Insider)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Insider's feed description

    Elon Musk is rumored to be leaving the White House. BI spoke with 16 current and former federal workers: "obviously my reaction is good riddance."

18. Fox News

    Trump wants Musk to stay with administration, says DOGE found something 'horrible' today ↗ (opens Fox News)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stick around "as long as possible" after reports claiming Musk would soon exit his role.

19. Newsweek

    When is Elon Musk resigning from DOGE? What to know ↗ (opens Newsweek)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Newsweek's feed description

    Elon Musk's time limit as a special government employee will soon be up, which could mean he has to resign as head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

20. Washington Examiner

    White House rejects report Elon Musk is leaving DOGE ‘in coming weeks’ ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

    Published Apr 2, 2025

    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The White House denied speculation of Elon Musk's imminent departure with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying Musk would remain until DOGE work is complete.

21. The New Republic

    Elon Musk Isn’t Going Anywhere ↗ (opens The New Republic)

    Published Apr 3, 2025

    The New Republic's feed description

    Unfortunately, reports that the DOGE director would soon be leaving government seem to have been premature.

22. Deutsche Welle

    Elon Musk and DOGE: Will Trump's radical reformer jump ship? – DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published Apr 3, 2025

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Elon Musk could soon resign as an official advisor to US President Donald Trump. What's next after the exit of the man behind the administration's most controversial reform experiments?

23. Newsweek

    Donald Trump issues update on Elon Musk leaving DOGE ↗ (opens Newsweek)

    Published Apr 3, 2025

    Newsweek's feed description

    Elon Musk is spearheading DOGE's efforts to cut federal spending.

24. New York Post

    Trump wants Musk to stay with admin ‘as long as possible’ — says DOGE found something ‘horrible’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

    Published Apr 3, 2025

    New York Post's feed description

    President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, adding DOGE had found something "horrible" without divulging details.

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