Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced that he had put an end to his official position in the United States Government. He announced the separation to the public with the message he shared on Wednesday night via the X platform. Stating that the term of office was full, Musk said that he transferred the task by thanking President Donald Trump. He was at the head of the structure of the Government Effeciency, known as Doge.
Musk’s presence in this mission represented a mission to reduce unnecessary expenditures within the government. Musk, who served as a private employee status, was legally in this position for only 130 days. Considering that Doge was founded on January20, his term of office naturally ended. But Musk’s separation is not just about a matter of time.
Elon Musk stated that he would reduce his political impact when leaving the government.
Elon Musk had already stated that the decision of leaving the post would not only be limited to Doge. In a statement earlier this month, he said he would significantly reduce his financial support for political campaigns in the US. He said he would withdraw from the Trump campaign, which he has contributed about $ 300 million so far. This decision shows that Musk wants to focus on technology companies again.
Despite everything, the effects of Musk’s orientation on politics on Tesla were seriously felt. The company’s decline in sales in recent months has been associated with the political image of Musk in the public opinion. At a time when the uncertainties in the automotive sector increased, Musk’s time spent his time on other fields created question marks among investors. Therefore, the decision to leave the government was interpreted as a sign of direction change, not just a role change.
According to information from the White House front, Musk’s process of leaving the task officially began on Wednesday night. An official speaking to Reuters said that this process was decided without direct discussion between Musk and Trump. It was also emphasized that the separation decision was taken by senior personnel in the White House. This suggests that Musk’s role has become more symbolic over time.
In addition to all these, Musk’s separation coincided with an interview with the CBS. In this interview, Trump harshly criticized the tax regulation of “One Big Beautiful Bill”. According to Musk, this law enlarged the federal deficits and undermines the savings objectives within the scope of Doge. These statements revealed that the differences of opinion between Musk and Trump became increasingly evident.
During the Dge During his mission, Elon Musk set a savings target of $ 2 trillion in the first place. However, over time, this target was first drawn to $ 1 trillion and then to $ 150 billion. The official website of the institution is currently saving $ 175 billion. However, exaggerated explanations made earlier question the reliability of this data.
Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that Dge constitutes a certain awareness within the government. There was a public awareness that spending items should be examined more closely. But it is clear that Elon Musk will no longer be a direct part of this process. The term of office may have expired, but his effects will continue to be discussed for a while.
However, it is not yet clear whether Musk will intersect with politics in the future. He has many responsibility for companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink and XAI. These structures significantly demand Musk’s energy and time. In this context, it seems more likely to stay away from politics in the short term.