President Donald Trump has informed his intimate circle, including members of his cabinet, that Elon Musk will retire in the coming weeks of his current role as the key partner of the President and figure close to the Executive, according to three sources close to the White House.
Although Trump values Musk’s work in his government efficiency initiative (Doge), Both would have agreed that it is time for the tycoon to return to their companies and adopt a secondary role. The possible exit coincides with strong criticisms inside and outside the administration, where many see Musk as a political risk due to their unpredictability. This discomfort intensified after the defeat for 10 points of a judicial candidate in Wisconsin publicly backed by Musk, who invested 20 million dollars in the campaign.
According to sources close to the government, Musk will maintain informal advice, but will no longer be a constant presence in the White House.
Its disruptive methods, especially with publications in X or public appearances, have generated tensions with cabinet secretaries and the chief of cabinet, Susie Wiles. However, at a meeting on March 24, Trump praised Musk as A “patriot”, and several officials applauded his crusade against bureaucracy.
Musk confirmed a few days ago that the objectives of reducing the deficit in a billion dollars will be met soon. Trump, on the other hand, said that “at some point, Elon will want to return to his company.” Musk’s defenders within the administration believe it is the right time for a transition. According to nearby sources, It is likely that the transition coincides with the end of the Musk period as “special government employee”a special status that temporarily exempts it from certain ethical standards and conflict of interest.
