Elon Musk to exit DOGE? Donald Trump drops big hint

Commenting on the report, White House clarified that Musk is not being pushed out and that his work would be completed within his 130-day mandate, which is set to end in late May or early June.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back against reports, calling it a “‘scoop’ [that] is garbage.”

“Elon Musk and President Trump have both *publicly* stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete,” Leavitt said.

Trump and Musk have both recently suggested that Musk would eventually step away, though neither has specified a timeline.

When asked on Monday if he wanted Musk to remain beyond his term, Trump responded, “I think he’s amazing, but I also think he’s got a big company to run. At some point, he’s going to be going back. He wants to.”

Additionally, despite public backlash over mass government job cuts, Musk told Fox News last week that he remained confident in achieving most of his cost-cutting goals within the given timeframe.

Tesla sales slump

Tesla reported a 13 per cent decline in vehicle sales for the first quarter of the year, marking its weakest performance since 2022. The drop underscores the challenges Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company faces in attracting buyers.

Several factors likely contributed to the decline, including an ageing lineup, intensifying competition, and backlash over Musk’s political affiliations. The disappointing sales figures also signal potential trouble ahead for Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report later this month.