Elon Musk, the well-known entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, is set to conclude his role as a special government employee in the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) by late May. His tenure, limited to a maximum of 130 days, is the product of an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump. Musk’s official duties will, in any case, soon be at an end. He will likely continue to be an influential friend and adviser to the Vice President and Trump.
Doge, created to make government more efficient, is expected to last into 2026. Its mission is to cut bureaucratic red tape, with a goal of removing inefficiencies that prevent government services from working as effectively as possible. As JD Vance, the main architect behind that department, would tell you, the work of Doge is just beginning.
Vance focused on the positive contributions that Musk made, but underscored the tough battle that still awaits Doge. He stated, “Doge has got a lot of work to do, and yeah, that work is going to continue after Elon leaves, but fundamentally, Elon is going to remain a friend and an adviser of both me and the president.”
Musk’s handling of Doge has been largely centered around adopting doge-style tactics to streamline government efficiencies. Vance noted the necessity of this initiative, saying, “We said: ‘We need you to make government more efficient, we need you to shrink the incredible fat bureaucracy that thwarts the will of the American people but costs way too much money.’”
The work Doge has already completed is focused on wrapping up the goals from their original scope in the next six months. Vance assured her that, despite Musk’s eventual exit from his position, the mission will continue. To be fair, Andrew said that Musk’s role has been mostly supportive. Although they’ve come a long way, the work is far from over.
Having left Doge, Musk is looking to get back in the private sector. He will remain part of the administration where he’ll be advising Trump and the Vice President from afar. His transition reflects a shift in focus while ensuring that valuable insights and recommendations remain accessible to the administration.