Billionaire Tesla CEO Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration after leading a tumultuous efficiency drive during which he upended several federal agencies but failed to deliver the generational savings he had sought.

A White House official told Reuters on Wednesday night that it was accurate Musk is leaving the administration and his "off-boarding will begin tonight.”

His departure was quick and unceremonious. He did not have a formal conversation with Trump before announcing his departure, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, who added that his exit was decided “at a senior staff level.”

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    3 days ago

    The damage is long done.

    Also remember, you can only be a special government employee for 130 days a year. Just wait till 2026.

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        3 days ago

        Not one bit. Just funny that today is 130 days from Jan 20. And this is happening now.

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          They’re just saving face. If Trump wanted Musk around, he would stick around. Whether that’s in DOGE or some other part of government.