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Story: Elon Musk Leaves DOGE Role After 130 Days as Trump Rift Grows

By Dan Saada

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Sudden Exit, No Meeting with Trump. According to White House sources, Musk’s departure was not the result of a formal discussion with…

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Impact of Musk’s Tenure. During his 130-day stint, Musk led controversial reforms, including sharp staff cuts across…

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Congressional Frustration. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna voiced frustration over Congress’s lack of urgency in advancing DOGE’s goals.

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Pressure to Refocus on Tesla. Musk’s political activities have also drawn criticism from Tesla investors, many of whom are…

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DOGE Will Continue—Without Musk. Despite Musk’s departure, the White House insists that the DOGE initiative is far from over.

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What This Means for Bitcoin and XRP. Musk’s involvement in politics has long overlapped with his influence in the crypto world.

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After just over four months in a government role, Elon Musk has stepped down from his position with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an initiative backed by former…

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Though Musk’s involvement stirred both praise and controversy, his departure raises questions about the future of DOGE and how the efficiency movement will continue without its…

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According to White House sources, Musk’s departure was not the result of a formal discussion with Trump but was instead decided by senior staff.

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Musk confirmed his exit via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:

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“As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.

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Musk also championed trade reforms, including eliminating tariffs on European imports, which led to disputes with key members of Trump’s economic team.

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Though Musk’s time in government didn’t deliver the sweeping budget savings he initially envisioned, his presence brought public attention and urgency to the issue of government…

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“This is embarrassing,” she said in a recent statement. “Americans deserve action, not more political theater.

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Her comments suggest that while Musk’s energy may have pushed the agenda forward, the roadblocks remain deeply political and systemic.

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