Trump hinted in the narrowest circle that Musk is going to leave soon

Chairman Donald Trump has confided in his narrowest circle, including the members of the cabinet, that he would Elon Musk In the coming weeks withdrew from the current function of « partner in government », writes columnist Rachael Bade in Politician. He writes about Musk as a « ubiquitous Trump fan » and “Washington’s executor«.

Trump’s confidants, who want to remain anonymous, said, writes Politico that the president is still satisfied with Musk and his notorious office for the government’s government efficiency, but that in recent days they have agreed that Musk will have to return to his companies.

Musk’s withdrawal comes at a time when some within Trump’s administration and many external allies are increasingly disappointed with his unpredictability and the billionaires are increasingly seeing as a political burden. This became even more obvious on Tuesday, when a conservative judge, who was loudly supported by Musk, lost the fight for a seat in the Supreme Court in Wisconsin by ten points.

This also represents a strong shift in the relationship between Trump and Musk compared to a month ago, when the White House officials and allies announced that Musk would « stay here » and that Trump would already find a way to exceed the 130-day time limit.

Will probably remain an informal consultant

One of the senior administration officials said Musk is likely to preserve the informal role of a consultant and will continue to be present at the White House occasionally. The other warned that those who think Musk would completely disappear from Trump’s « orbit ».

According to the confidants, this transition is likely to coincide with the end of Musk’s period as a « special governmental employee » of a special status, which he temporarily exempts from some ethical rules and rules of conflict of interest. This 130-day period is expected to expire at the end of May or early June.

Musk’s advocates within the administration believe that it is a good time to change, as they are convinced that he has already achieved a maximum in contraction of government agencies.

But many others say it is an unpredictable, unmanageable force that had difficulty communicating with ministers or secretaries, but also in the « chain » of the White House hierarchy, run by the head of the cabinet Susie Wiles. Musk often embarrassed them with unexpected comments and statements on platform X, that is, on his social network – including sharing unverified information and uncoordinated plans for reducing federal agencies.

The political threat posed by Musk was even more exposed on Tuesday, with Muskova about $ 20 million worth of investing in the Wisconsin election race, some of which openly labeled this a « polarized mogul » referendum.

Farewell to the patriot and a friend

Trump was already at the meeting of Kabinet 24. In March, he said that Musk would leave the administration, and then invited journalists and cameras immediately to the conclusion of the meeting, where he praised Musk.

Tesla. Photo: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo/AFP

« Elon, I would like to thank you – I know you have experienced a lot, » Trump said, mentioning death threats and mass vandalism directed towards Tesla cars. He also labeled him a patriot and his friend.

Both later publicly hinted at departure. When it is Bret Baier From Fox News on Thursday asked Musk if he would be ready to leave when his status expires, Musk stated that the task was done: « I think we will do most of the work needed to reduce the deficit in this time framework. »

On Monday night, Trump told reporters that « at some point Elon would want to return to his business, » and himself to keep him if he could.

« As the president said, the White House would like to keep Elon for as long as possible, » White House spokesman Harrison Fields said in toretowhen the results of the election in Wisconsin were published. « Elon was crucial in performing the president’s agenda and will continue with this good work until the president says otherwise. »

But many who are close to Trump are increasingly expecting Musk to leave soon, and that the surprises that have reached from the e -mail explosion at the weekend to unintentional reductions in Ebola prevention programs are finally beating for the last hours.

« Not to mention their concern about Musk’s political responsibility, » concludes his comment Rachael Bade in Politic.