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He has not resigned and Elon Max will continue until the completion of DOGE operations
Elon Max, who was appointed as a special government employee by US President Donald Trump, will remain in his position until the completion of the work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the White House announced.
US Today reported that the White House denied reports by Politico and ABC News that President Donald Trump had told members of his administration that Elon Musk would return to the private sector.
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt wrote on X social media, owned by Elon Max, that "Elon will only step down when he completes his amazing work at DOGE."
There is also confusion about Max's position, as court documents describe Max as a "top adviser to the president" and not the head of the DOGE.
Elon Max's temporary assignment as a special civil servant will expire at the end of May, under a 130-day deadline that began around early February.
During that term, Elon Musk aimed to reduce federal government spending by $1 trillion through DOGE.
In an interview with Fox News last week, he said he believed he would be able to complete most of those goals within the time frame. He said that the current duty of 130 days is likely to be extended.
However, the White House has yet to approve the extension.