Donald Trump is telling his inner circle that Elon Musk will soon leave the team, Politico reported, citing three anonymous sources close to Trump. According to the sources, Trump is pleased with Musk and his “Department of Government Efficiency” initiative, but in recent days the two have agreed that it is time for Musk to return to his business and take on a supporting role.
According to them, the US president has shared this with his inner circle, including members of his cabinet. Musk will leave his current role in the coming weeks. The publication notes that many members of the Trump administration and external allies have become frustrated with Elon Musk’s unpredictability and increasingly consider him a political “shortcoming.” The transition will likely coincide with the expiration of Musk’s term as a “special government employee,” which temporarily exempts him from certain ethics and conflict-of-interest rules.
The 130-day period is expected to expire in late May or early June, the sources said.
