Part 1
$WCT (top gainerš)
Musk officially stepped down from his role as a special government employee (SGE) leading DOGE on May 29, 2025, as confirmed by multiple sources, including his own statement on X and reports from outlets like Fox News and CBS News. His departure coincided with the expiration of his 130-day SGE term, which began on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025, and was set to end around May 30, 2025, per federal regulations limiting SGE work to 130 days within a 365-day period. This timeline was always part of the plan, as both Musk and the Trump administration had publicly stated his role was temporary. Claims that he was "sidelined" or forced out due to internal conflicts, as reported by some outlets like Politico and ABC News in early April 2025, were dismissed by Musk, Vice President JD Vance, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt as "fake news." These reports suggested tensions within the administration, but no concrete evidence of Musk being pushed out has been substantiated, and Trump himself expressed support for Muskās contributions, indicating a planned exit rather than a forced one.