Musk not leaving yet, wrapping up work on schedule once 'incredible work at DOGE is complete': White House
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Musk Likely to Exit White House Role When DOGE Term Ends
Above: Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc., at an America PAC town hall on March 30, 2025 ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Image copyright: Jamie Kelter Davis/Contributor/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The Spin
Republican narrative
Elon Musk should be lauded for his efforts and be given as much time as necessary for DOGE to complete its mission. DOGE has successfully identified unprecedented government waste and achieved significant cost savings. Meanwhile, Musk has been an effective political shield for the administration while he's tackled the most controversial aspects of government reform.
Democratic narrative
DOGE has been marked by uncoordinated decision-making, blatant conflicts of interest, and controversial statements that have energized Democratic opposition — with Musk as the face of all the mayhem. He has potentially damaged both his companies and the administration's political standing. It still remains to be seen if the Trump administration will ultimately see him as a liability.