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Musk marks the end of his temporary service

Event 6 of 8 in How Elon Musk's 2025 government role and its aftermath unfolded

The event

30 May 2025

Turning point

Leadership

Musk marks the end of his temporary service

At an official White House news conference, Musk said his time as a special government employee was ending. He said he expected to remain a friend and adviser to Trump. GAO later recorded that he left government in May.

Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents Government Accountability Office Open event

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News conference with White House Senior Adviser Elon R. MuskGovernment publication · Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents
GAO-26-108403: DOGE personnel and ethics activitiesAudit report · Government Accountability Office

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News conference with White House Senior Adviser Elon R. Musk Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents
GAO-26-108403: DOGE personnel and ethics activities Government Accountability Office

Before · 26 Feb 2025
Agencies are directed to review contracts and grantsAfter · 4 Jul 2026
The temporary organization reaches its termination date

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