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The White House rejected reports in which he claimed that Elon Musk was from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). Persecretary Karoline Leavitt describes the claims as ‘garbage’, emphasizing that Musk will leave public service only after completing his work at Doge. Karoline Leavitt, press of the White House press, speaks during the daily information session in the Brady Information Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2025. (Photo by Saul Loeb / AFP) (AFP) The White House pushed back against allegations that Elon Musk made his role in the Department of the Government. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took on Wednesday to X (formerly Twitter) to respond to a politics report suggesting that President Donald Trump informed his inner circle that Musk would decline in the coming weeks. “This ‘scoop’ is garbage,” Leavitt wrote. “Elon Musk and President Trump have both publicly said that Elon as a special government employee will deviate from the public service when his incredible work is completed at Doge.” Report: Musk’s departure is in the midst of political tensions that Elon Musk will step back in the coming weeks in the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), according to a politico report in which three anonymous Trump insiders are quoted. Supporting role can play. Despite this tension, Trump claims insiders that the president still appreciates Musk’s contributions, especially by the Doge Initiative, which focused on the streamline of government’s operations. However, sources indicate that Musk’s exit is a shift in their relationship from just a month ago, when Trump Allies predicted that Musk would find a way to stay outside the 130 -day limit imposed on special government employees. Musk’s role at Doge was always temporary appointment of Musk as a special government employee a fixed term of 130 days, from the inauguration day. In terms of US ethical laws, special government employees can no longer serve in a 365 -day period, which means that Musk’s tenure ends by May 30. Despite speculation, both Musk and Trump reiterated that his role was always meant to be temporary. “I think we have achieved most of the work needed to reduce the deficit within that time frame,” Musk said in a recent Fox News interview when asked if he would extend his government service. Musk’s Doge Aamp Term is nearing its end Musk’s leadership at Doge was characterized by his attempt to get the effectiveness of government and the cost-saving measures. While critics have questioned the impact of his policy, supporters argue that his presence brought a fresh perspective to bureaucracy. Catch all the business news, the news reports and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business NEWSNSGER NEWSELON MUSK’S GOVERNMENT EXRIMATION SPRESSIONS -CONTRIBUTION -WHITE HOUSE SLAMS ‘GARBAGE’ REPORT MORE LESS FIRST Published: 3 Apr 2025, 01:19 AM IST