Elon Musk leaves role as special government employee

Thursday 29 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 29 May 2025, 1:24pm

In this story Donald Trump, Trump administration, Elon Musk, White House

Elon Musk has announced he is ending his role as a special government employee for the Trump administration. A White House official confirmed the departure, stating that his off-boarding process was set to begin on Wednesday night. Musk was tasked with reducing federal government spending.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 May 2025, 1:02pm

   Elon Musk confirms exit from role as ‘special government employee’ (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 29 May 2025, 1:15pm

   Musk leaving Trump administration, White House confirms (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 29 May 2025, 1:24pm

   Elon Musk has left the Trump administration, White House confirms (opens in new tab)