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“Even Though Elon Musk Is Leaving, He’ll Be Back—He’ll Always Be with Us, Helping” – President Donald Trump
May 31, 2025 | Washington D.C.
Standing in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk as the billionaire entrepreneur formally stepped down from his role as a special government employee under the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
Trump stated, “Elon Musk’s contributions to modern history are unmatched.”
He continued, “Elon Musk is one of the greatest innovators and business leaders in the world. He dedicated his talents to the service of our nation—and for that, we are grateful.”
Trump added, “Even though Musk is leaving, he’ll be back. He’ll always be with us, helping in one way or another.”
Under DOGE, Musk led a cost-cutting task force aimed at reducing government spending and administrative inefficiencies. Trump called it “the most extensive and important administrative reform effort in a generation.”
Although the goal of trimming $1 trillion in spending wasn’t achieved, the administration claimed to have cut approximately $170 billion. However, reports have surfaced indicating discrepancies and errors in financial accounting.
An independent analysis suggested that DOGE’s actions may have resulted in a net loss of $135 billion, due to issues like wrongful employee dismissals followed by rehiring, and decreased productivity.
As a special government employee, Musk was allowed to work only 130 days per year, with his final day being May 30. He will now return to the private sector.
Still, Trump said, “I’m confident Elon will continue to be involved. He’ll come and go—and do much more.”
On the same day, President Trump also praised a ruling by a federal appeals court that reinstated his 10% tariff policy. “Without tariffs, our nation would be at risk. This is a very important decision,” he said.
Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter):
“My time at the White House is over. Thank you, President Trump, for the opportunity to tackle waste. The DOGE mission will only grow stronger in the future.”
On his final day, Musk wore a black blazer, a cap with "DOGE" written on it, and a T-shirt that read “DOGEfather.” He also had a visible bruise on his face, which he said came from a playful punch by his son.
“I’ll return to the White House in the future—as a friend and advisor to the President,” Musk said.
