Elon Musk Begins Transition from Role at Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk Begins Transition from Role at Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk is officially transitioning out of his position as head of the Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as DOGE. This announcement came on Wednesday night via a post on X, where Musk expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for the opportunity to help reduce wasteful government spending.

In his post, Musk stated, “The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” The White House confirmed to various news sources that Musk’s announcement is accurate, and the offboarding process will commence immediately.

Musk’s Role and Responsibilities at DOGE

Since the office’s establishment by executive order on January 20, Musk has been the public face of DOGE. The office was created to tackle issues such as government overspending, corruption, and fraud across federal agencies.

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