Elon Musk recently denied reports that he would resign from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling them 'fake news'.
Musk was appointed by President Donald Trump as a special government employee at DOGE in January of this year, tasked with cutting federal spending and streamlining the civil service. As of now, Musk's term is scheduled to end in late May, or may be extended depending on work progress.
Recently, reports indicated that Musk's reform measures at DOGE prompted some employees to resign. Among them, 21 employees from the U.S. Digital Service (USDS) collectively resigned due to dissatisfaction with policy direction and concerns over handling sensitive data. However, Musk responded by stating that these resigning employees were Democratic 'legacy politicians' who refused to return to the office and claimed they should have been fired.
It is worth noting that Musk's role in the Trump administration has sparked controversy. Legal documents indicate that Musk is merely a senior advisor to the president and does not formally lead DOGE. The White House has also stated that Musk's authority is limited to that of a presidential advisor, without any formal executive power.
Overall, Musk's reform measures at DOGE have garnered significant attention, both support and criticism. Currently, his resignation rumors have been denied by himself, and future developments will need to be continuously monitored.
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