Elon Musk ends his role in President Donald Trump's DOGE, but his political influence and controversial government cuts continue to impact national politics and upcoming elections.

Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his position as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he held as a special government employee under President Donald Trump’s administration.

WASHINGTON — Billionaire Elon Musk said Friday he will continue to advise President Donald Trump despite stepping away from his official role as a special government employee.

Elon Musk has concluded his eventful four-month tenure as Trump's adviser on government efficiency, after making drastic but controversial cost-cutting measures. Despite falling short of his original savings target,

The Pentagon stopped Elon Musk's weekly email policy. It required federal workers to list accomplishments. This directive faced criticism. Employees n

Elon Musk's influence at the White House appeared to wane amid complaints from cabinet members about his approach. He also faced pressure from shareholders worried that his political role was becoming a liability for his companies.

Elon Musk sported a noticeable black eye Friday at the Oval Office press conference announcing his exit from the Trump administration.

Trump and Musk hold an Oval Office news conference as the billionaire officially steps away from his government role

Musk’s departure from the White House came amid a bombshell report from The New York Times alleging the tech billionaire consumed large amounts of ketamine, among other drugs, on such a regular basis as to have caused him issues with his bladder–a common side effect of chronic use.