Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration, stepping down from his role as a senior adviser and special government employee after months of controversy and internal clashes in Washington.

Elon Musk has stepped down from his position in the Donald Trump administration. The billionaire announced his departure on X, stating: “As my term as a Special Government Employee concludes, I want to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the chance to help cut down on unnecessary spending.”