Billionaire businessman Elon Musk arrives for a town hall wearing a cheesehead hat at the KI Convention Center on March 30, 2025

US President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that Elon Musk ― the billionaire he tasked with gutting federal spending and firing tens of thousands of government workers ― could soon be on his way out.

“There’s a point at which time Elon’s gotta have to leave,” Trump told reporters, adding he thinks that time could arrive in “a few months.”

When asked if he’d appoint Musk to another position, Trump replied, “I would. I think Elon’s great. But he also had a number of companies to run.”

Trump’s remarks come a day after Politico reported he’s been telling his inner circle that Musk will soon step back from his role leading their so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which has overseen the eradication........

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