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Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« on: April 02, 2025, 12:29:38 pm »
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/04/02/trump-musk-leaving-political-liability-00265784

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President Donald Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet, that Elon Musk will be stepping back in the coming weeks from his current role as governing partner, ubiquitous cheerleader and Washington hatchet man.

The president remains pleased with Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency initiative but both men have decided in recent days that it will soon be time for Musk to return to his businesses and take on a supporting role, according to three Trump insiders who were granted anonymity to describe the evolving relationship.

Musk’s looming retreat comes as some Trump administration insiders and many outside allies have become frustrated with his unpredictability and increasingly view the billionaire as a political liability, a dynamic that was thrown into stark relief Tuesday when a conservative judge Musk vocally supported lost his bid for a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat by 10 points.


It also represents a stark shift in the Trump-Musk relationship from a month ago, when White House officials and allies were predicting Musk was “here to stay” and that Trump would find a way to blow past the 130-day time limit.

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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2025, 12:40:26 pm »
It was a temp job for Musk anyway. We knew this from the start that Musk's job was limited term.

But the work for DOGE will carry on.  tipping hat!!
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2025, 12:45:02 pm »
Probably a good idea.  He took the heat and delivered.  As an added bonus he drove the Libs batshit crazy.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2025, 12:52:18 pm »
Political liability?

Maybe from a consensus basis.  But from my personal opinion, Musk and DOGE is the greatest thing to happen in government in my entire lifetime.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2025, 12:55:28 pm »

Elon Musk dramatically steps down from DOGE in shock move after Trump expressed private doubts

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By EMILY GOODIN
2 April 2025



President Donald Trump has told his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk is stepping back from his government role.

The Tesla and Space X founder will soon be returning to the business world, Politico reported, in a move that rattled the stock market and caused shock waves in Washington.

Musk's designation as a special government employee meant he was scheduled to step down in May but he's now leaving early in a cloud of controversy.

It was a joint decision between the two men and Trump said he remains happy with Musk's work with the Department of Government Efficiency.

But Musk has become a controversial figure due to his slash and burn style of cutting down the federal government. He also just sank $20 million into Wisconsin's Supreme Court race only to have his Republican candidate lose.

And stock in Tesla has dropped sharply with sales down and sales lots are being set on fire.

The report Musk is going back to his business roots did send his company shares' soaring. He became a billionaire through his various corporate holdings.

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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14564071/Elon-Musk-steps-doge-trump-tesla.html
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2025, 12:58:08 pm »
I thought it was odd that Elon brought out the Big Ballz Brigade on Baier's prgram the other day.  Now it is making sense. 

I don't blame him, just for the safety and business damage that he has already incurred. 
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2025, 01:06:14 pm »
Quote from: MeganC on April 02, 2025, 12:40:26 pm
But the work for DOGE will carry on.  tipping hat!!

In name only...  :whistle:
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2025, 01:10:58 pm »
Quote from: catfish1957 on April 02, 2025, 12:52:18 pm
Political liability?

Maybe from a consensus basis.  But from my personal opinion, Musk and DOGE is the greatest thing to happen in government in my entire lifetime.

I called it btw... I thought he'd last a little longer than this...
But I know nothing can eclipse the orange god... So his time, and his way, was limited.

And while I am happy with the idea of DOGE, don't forget all those savings just return to their respective departments, or to the general fund... So nothing has been 'saved' yet.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2025, 01:20:08 pm »
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according to three Trump insiders who were granted anonymity to describe the evolving relationship.

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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2025, 01:22:20 pm »
Quote from: roamer_1 on April 02, 2025, 01:10:58 pm
I called it btw... I thought he'd last a little longer than this...

You called *what*, exactly --- that a temporary position isn't forever? 
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2025, 01:24:01 pm »
Elon was becoming a negative-value proposition for the Trump brand.

His merry little band of computer geeks could certainly continue their cost cutting rampage out of the spotlight.

I was wondering if Musk would get Giuliani'd (ruined reputation, legacy, and fortune) by his participation in the Trump administration.

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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2025, 01:26:36 pm »
Quote from: DefiantMassRINO on April 02, 2025, 01:24:01 pm
Elon was becoming a negative-value proposition for the Trump brand.

His merry little band of computer geeks could certainly continue their cost cutting rampage out of the spotlight.

I was wondering if Musk would get Giuliani'd (ruined reputation, legacy, and fortune) by his participation in the Trump administration.

Trump is the devil incarnate.  He ruins everything and everyone he touches.  But, for now, he's our devil incarnate.

Isn't 'democracy' grand when voters are left with a choice between vomit or diarrhea.

Sober up.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2025, 01:29:23 pm »
 9999what. The Daily Mail runs with a Politico story.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #13 on: April 02, 2025, 01:36:34 pm »
No one is reporting this other than the Daily Mail?

I would think this would be BREAKING NEWS everywhere
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #14 on: April 02, 2025, 01:42:39 pm »
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Musk's designation as a special government employee meant he was scheduled to step down in May but he's now leaving early in a cloud of controversy.
His flagship business is under full frontal assault. That's hardly a "cloud of controversy."
I'm sure Trump understands his concerns.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #15 on: April 02, 2025, 01:47:47 pm »
Quote from: mystery-ak on April 02, 2025, 01:36:34 pm
No one is reporting this other than the Daily Mail?

I would think this would be BREAKING NEWS everywhere
Fox News just said it is a false report. Who knows?
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #16 on: April 02, 2025, 01:59:31 pm »
Musk not leaving yet, wrapping up work on schedule once 'incredible work at DOGE is complete': White House
Musk and Trump have both previously said Musk's role is temporary and would come to end in the coming weeks
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Published April 2, 2025 1:26pm EDT

Elon Musk will exit his role with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on schedule later this spring, once "his incredible work at DOGE is complete," the White House confirmed Wednesday.

"This ‘scoop’ is garbage," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted to X Wednesday. "Elon Musk and President Trump have both *publicly* stated that Elon will depart from public service as a special government employee when his incredible work at DOGE is complete."

Leavitt was referring to a Wednesday Politico article reporting that "Trump has told his inner circle & members of his Cabinet that" Musk "will be stepping back in the coming weeks from his current role." Musk, however, has long been anticipated to step back from DOGE when his 130 days as a "special government employee" runs out in May.

Musk has been the public face of DOGE since President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the office Jan. 20.

Musk officially was hired as a "special government employee," which is a role Congress created in 1962 that allows the executive or legislative branch to hire temporary employees for specific short-term initiatives.

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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #17 on: April 02, 2025, 02:26:24 pm »
Quote from: 240B on April 02, 2025, 01:47:47 pm
Fox News just said it is a false report. Who knows?

Pitting Trump and Musk against each other is the democrat goal. 
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #18 on: April 02, 2025, 02:26:56 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on April 02, 2025, 02:26:24 pm
Pitting Trump and Musk against each other is the democrat goal.
No doubt.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #19 on: April 02, 2025, 02:31:57 pm »
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #20 on: April 02, 2025, 02:56:43 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on April 02, 2025, 02:26:24 pm
Pitting Trump and Musk against each other is the democrat goal.

QFT.  Disinformation experts those ratbastards.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #21 on: April 02, 2025, 06:46:21 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on April 02, 2025, 02:56:43 pm
QFT.  Disinformation experts those ratbastards.

Well, that, and letting the crazies think they are making a difference so they keep up their BS.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #22 on: April 02, 2025, 07:17:00 pm »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on April 02, 2025, 01:22:20 pm
You called *what*, exactly --- that a temporary position isn't forever?

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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #23 on: April 03, 2025, 12:10:28 am »
Quote from: DefiantMassRINO on April 02, 2025, 01:24:01 pm
Elon was becoming a negative-value proposition for the Trump brand.

His merry little band of computer geeks could certainly continue their cost cutting rampage out of the spotlight.

I was wondering if Musk would get Giuliani'd (ruined reputation, legacy, and fortune) by his participation in the Trump administration.

Trump is the devil incarnate.  He ruins everything and everyone he touches.  But, for now, he's our devil incarnate.

Isn't 'democracy' grand when voters are left with a choice between vomit or diarrhea.

Could swear these were du talking points.
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Re: Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon
« Reply #24 on: April 03, 2025, 12:20:44 am »
Sounds like the whole story was bullshit....  The DOGE-Meister isn't going anywhere  :beer:


https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1907519073287635313
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