President Donald Trump has informed his inner circle that Elon Musk will soon step back from his role as a key administration figure, shifting to a supporting advisory position.
While Trump remains pleased with Musk’s contributions to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), both men have agreed it’s time for Musk to return to his business ventures, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
Musk’s exit follows growing frustrations within Trump’s administration over his unpredictability and perceived political liabilities, according to Politico.
His outspoken support for a conservative judge who lost a Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 10 points underscored concerns about his role. Despite previous assurances that Musk was “here to stay,” the shift in stance aligns with the upcoming expiration of his 130-day special government employee status.
A senior administration official noted that Musk is expected to maintain an informal advisory role. Another insider dismissed the idea that Musk would completely disappear from Trump’s orbit, saying, “Anyone who thinks that is fooling themselves.”
The move comes amid tensions over Musk’s lack of coordination with senior staff and Cabinet members. His unexpected social media posts, including controversial agency-cutting plans, often blindsided White House officials.
Despite these challenges, Trump has continued to publicly praise Musk’s work.
During a Cabinet meeting, Trump lauded him for exposing government waste: “Elon, I want to thank you—I know you’ve been through a lot,” he said, calling him “a patriot” and “a friend of mine.”
Musk, wearing a red MAGA hat, received further praise from Cabinet members who had previously clashed with him over his aggressive bureaucracy-cutting approach.
Both men have hinted at Musk’s departure. When asked by Fox News’ Bret Baier if he would leave when his special government employee status expires, Musk responded, “I think we will have accomplished most of the work required to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion within that time frame.”
Trump echoed the sentiment, saying, “At some point, Elon’s gonna want to go back to his company. I’d keep him as long as I could.”
While Musk has been a powerful ally, some in Trump’s circle believe his unpredictability is becoming a liability. One longtime adviser put it bluntly: “They think he’s a genius, but he’s a one-man wrecking ball.”
The shift became evident at a recent Cabinet meeting when Trump clarified that agency cuts were the responsibility of department heads, not Musk. While some officials felt relieved, others acknowledge Musk’s significant role in Trump’s agenda. “Elon’s taken a lot of bullets for Trump—a lot,” one ally noted. “But if it starts to rub off on him, that’s when the honeymoon ends.”
According to the report, tensions peaked about a month ago when Trump told secretaries during a March 6 Cabinet meeting that they, not Musk, were responsible for making cuts at their agencies.
When Trump doubled down at last week’s Cabinet meeting, confirming Musk’s impending departure from his full-time White House role, some secretaries felt relieved, according to sources familiar with their thinking.
Still, Trump’s praise for Musk was sincere, they said. Despite their tumultuous relationship, insiders insist the president will always hold a special place for Musk—if not in his administration, then in his heart.
(SaharaReporters)
