According to a recent report from Politico, President Donald Trump has shared with top advisors and some members of his cabinet that Elon Musk may soon be stepping away from his current role in the administration. Musk has been serving as a “special government employee,” a title that comes with a time limit.
ABC News confirmed that Musk’s appointment is not meant to exceed 130 days, and that time is almost up. His service is expected to end sometime near the end of May. Although this role allows him to advise the government while still leading his companies, it was never meant to be permanent.
On Monday, when asked by reporters about Musk’s limited time in the role, President Trump had high praise for him. “I think he’s been amazing,” Trump said. “But I also think he’s got a big company to run and at some point, he’s going to be going back. He wants to.”
Musk’s involvement has stirred conversation across political and business circles. With his time in Washington likely coming to an end soon, many are wondering how his short government role may shape future relationships between tech leaders and politics.