#Trump100Days Elon Musk Steps Back from Government Role to Refocus on Tesla
By ahmadumer— May 1, 2025
Elon Musk has officially announced his decision to scale back his involvement in the U.S. government, stepping away from his position within President Trump’s Cabinet to concentrate more fully on Tesla.
During a Cabinet meeting on April 30, Musk informed President Trump and fellow officials of his plan to shift his focus starting in May. “It’s been an honor to work with all of you,” Musk stated. “Thank you for everything.” He also commended the administration’s first 100 days, calling them “historic” and describing the progress made as “record-breaking.”
The decision didn’t come as a surprise. Musk had previously hinted at the move during Tesla’s earnings call, noting he would limit his government work to “a day or two per week.”
DOGE Falls Short of Lofty Targets
Musk’s signature government initiative—the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—was initially projected to generate $2 trillion in savings. However, the program has only saved $160 billion to date. While substantial, the figure falls far short of its ambitious goals.
Compounding concerns, analysts estimate the program’s side effects—including layoffs and operational delays—could cost the government an estimated $135 billion this year.
Although Musk is not entirely stepping away from DOGE, he made it clear it is no longer his primary focus. “I’ll still help if needed,” he said, “but most of my time will go back to Tesla.”
President Trump expressed his gratitude, saying, “You’ve been a tremendous help,” as the Cabinet offered Musk a round of applause.
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