US President Donald Trump told Elon Musk that he is welcome to stay in his administration but acknowledged the Tesla CEO’s desire to return to running his company. Musk has scaled back his presence in Washington, partly due to time limits on his special government employee status and plummeting Tesla sales.
Musk’s role heading up the Department of Government Efficiency has been unpopular, with only 35% of Americans holding a positive opinion of his work. Despite this, Musk remains expected to continue having influence at the White House but the administration has yet to define what form that would take.
In an X post earlier this week, Musk stated he is shifting from government to strategic management. The decision comes as Musk’s high-profile role on Trump’s team has led to Tesla sales declining. Musk’s Cabinet meeting appearances have been a regular fixture since his appointment, but he has reduced his presence in Washington in recent days.
Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/30/elon-musk-cabinet-meeting-00317977