Trump to Inner Circle: Elon Musk Will Step Back from Administration
Politico reports that U.S. President Donald J. Trump has informed several members of his inner circle and Cabinet that Elon Musk will soon be “leaving” his current role to refocus on his private ventures and take a less direct role within the Trump Administration.
While Trump is said to remain personally satisfied with Musk’s performance as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), some senior officials are reportedly growing frustrated with Musk’s unpredictability, increasingly viewing him as a political liability.
Key Points:
• Musk has been praised for streamlining parts of the federal bureaucracy, but internal tensions have mounted.
• The DOGE, a new Trump-era department, was intended to reduce government waste and modernize public sector operations.
• Musk’s expected shift may signal internal rifts or a recalibration of roles as Trump eyes stability ahead of critical decisions.
No official statement has been released yet regarding Musk’s departure or potential successor.
