Trump says Musk is ‘not really leaving,’ fueling legal challenge over his role at DOGE
latimes.comPublished: 5/30/2025
Summary
President Trump and Elon Musk met in the Oval Office as Musk officially left government service after six months. Both expressed unity, though it’s unclear if Musk will continue working for the administration. Musk has criticized Trump’s policies through Tesla and SpaceX, facing legal challenges due to his special government employee status. The 130-day term is over, opening up broader legal questions about his appointment. Musk admitted spending too much time on politics but remains committed to his companies despite his role in the administration.