Elon Musk relinquishing his government positions.
Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump's Administration
In an unexpected move, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, announced his departure from the Trump administration. A White House representative confirmed the news upon request, stating that Musk's exit would begin on Wednesday evening (local time).
Musk served as a special government employee in the department of government efficiency, a role that granted him unprecedented authority from Trump to dismantle parts of the US government. However, this tenure was marked by disagreements and frustrated attempts at bureaucratic reform.
In a conversation with US broadcaster CBS News, Musk criticized the costs of the Republican tax and budget laws, referencing Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill." The billionaire expressed disappointment as he believed the bill would increase the federal deficit and undermine the work of his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Musk had previously mentioned that his role was always meant to be temporary and that he would shift his focus back to his businesses, such as Tesla and SpaceX. In a candid conversation with the "Washington Post," he described his agency as the "punching bag," being held responsible for any perceived government failures.
Musk's political activities sparked international protests and prompted some Tesla investors to call for his resignation from Trump's advisory role. The Trump administration stated that the efforts of the DOGE to restructure and reduce the federal government would continue.
The timeline of Musk's resignation is not clear. His 130-day term as a special government employee was set to expire around May 30. However, Musk thanked US President Donald Trump on Twitter, marking the end of a turbulent period that included significant layoffs and agency restructuring.
sources: ntv.de, mau/rts
The Commission, in light of Elon Musk's departure from the Trump administration, might find it prudent to reevaluate finance and technology policies related to the protection of workers from the risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation, particularly in industries like space travel or electric vehicle manufacturing.
Moreover, politics and general-news outlets might delve deeper into Musk's opinions on the Republican tax and budget laws, questioning if his views could potentially influence his future business decisions and investments.
