After Years of Influence, Elon Musk Pulls Back from Trump Administration Amid Political Frustrations

Elon Musk, once President Trump’s self-proclaimed “first buddy,” is leaving the White House and stepping back from his government role amid growing disillusionment with Washington, sources say.

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While he maintains a cordial relationship with Trump, Musk has criticized the president’s signature domestic policy for potentially increasing the national deficit and expressed frustration over a lucrative artificial-intelligence data center contract awarded to a rival company in the Middle East.

Elon Musk Leaving White House and Refocusing on Business –

Despite being the largest political spender in the 2024 election cycle and pledging $100 million to Trump’s political operation for the 2026 midterms, insiders reveal Musk has yet to fulfill this commitment.

In a recent post on his social media platform X, Musk officially confirmed he is leaving the White House, thanking Trump for the opportunity to “reduce wasteful spending.” He highlighted his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, aimed at cutting government expenditures and streamlining bureaucracy, saying the mission “will only strengthen over time.”

Though Musk is leaving direct government involvement, his influence remains through the efficiency initiative, which deployed teams across federal agencies to identify and eliminate waste. He has, however, expressed regret about the political time spent and the reputational damage it caused himself and his companies.

As Musk focuses back on his businesses, questions remain about the future of his alliance with Trump and his ongoing role in shaping government policy, highlighting the challenge of balancing political engagement with corporate ambitions.

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