Elon Musk, the high-profile CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has emerged as one of the most influential figures in US President Donald Trump's current administration. Known for his close ties to Trump, Musk is believed to have a hand in many of the President's key decisions.
However, speculation is now swirling that Musk may step down from his official government role in the coming weeks. The White House has yet to confirm these rumors.
Amidst growing chatter, US Vice President JD Vance addressed the situation in an interview with Fox News on Thursday, April 3. He stated clearly that even if Musk leaves his formal post, he will continue to maintain a strong personal relationship with Trump and serve as an informal adviser.
In Trump’s second term, Musk was appointed to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—an initiative aimed at streamlining government operations and cutting down on bureaucratic waste.
Under Musk's leadership, the department implemented aggressive cost-cutting measures, resulting in large-scale layoffs across multiple government agencies.
Notably, Musk oversaw the shutdown of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and initiated early retirement for millions of federal workers.
These bold moves have sparked major controversy in American political circles. Public backlash has been swift, with protesters regularly gathering outside Musk's corporate offices. Musk, in turn, has dismissed the demonstrations, calling the protesters "fake" and "paid actors."
Despite the criticism, one thing is clear: Elon Musk's influence in Washington is far from over—even if he decides to step away from an official title.
