Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that Elon Musk will soon leave his official role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but emphasized that Musk will continue to be a close adviser and ally to former President Donald Trump.
Musk had been leading efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.
Despite reports of his departure, Vance dismissed speculation of a rift, calling the reports 'fake news.' The announcement comes amid broader discussions about the Trump administration's economic policies, including new tariffs dubbed 'Liberation Day' measures.
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Great, so Musk is still pulling strings behind the scenes—just without the job title now.
Glad he's stepping down from a government role—no billionaire should be in charge of shrinking the state when they benefit from it—but at least he's still pushing to cut the federal bloat.
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J.D. Vance Says Elon Musk Will Remain a White House 'Friend and Adviser' When He Wraps Controversial DOGE Work
Vice President J.D. Vance addressed recent reports that Elon Musk's role within the Trump White House is coming to an end, asserting on 'Fox & Friends' that the tech billionaire will remain a 'friend
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