Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a temporary government initiative aimed at reducing wasteful spending, fraud, and corruption within federal agencies. Musk confirmed his departure during a post on X, thanking President Donald Trump for the opportunity to streamline government operations. The White House confirmed the transition, noting that Musk’s post marked the start of the offboarding process. DOGE, established by Trump in January, has been actively scrutinizing federal spending and will dissolve on July 4, 2026.
Musk has served as the public face of DOGE since its creation, working alongside Trump to identify and end government overspending, corruption, and fraud. However, Musk’s role as a