Trump wants Musk to stay with administration, says DOGE found something ‘horrible’ today

Details Regarding Elon Musk’s Tenure at DOGE: Trump Responds

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Date: April 3

During an engagement with reporters on the presidential aircraft, Air Force One, President Donald Trump was queried about Elon Musk’s tenure as the head of DOGE. He offered his thoughts, expressing his desire for Musk to remain as a part of his team indefinitely, while sharing that something “horrible” had been discovered at DOGE, though he refrained from providing more specific details.

Trump’s Remarks on Musk’s Status

President Trump added his input to an emerging rumor sparked by a Politico article earlier this week, which suggested that Musk might soon leave his post as a “special government employee” at DOGE. According to the report, internal clashes centered on Musk’s unpredictability and potential political liability were driving this speculation.

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When posed with the question of how long Musk would remain in his current role, Trump lauded Musk’s patriotism and intelligence. “Elon is fantastic. He’s a patriot,” he expressed, underlining his wish for him to serve at the White House for an extended period. He continued that he views Musk as a valuable asset, stating that he wants him around “as long as possible.”

The Position of Special Government Employee

The title of “Special government employee” implies a maximum engagement of 130 days over a one-year period, as per data obtained from the Office of Government Ethics. Considering the commencement of Musk’s term on Inauguration Day, his tenure would end on May 30.

Trump Considering Other Roles for Musk

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When asked about the possibility of allotting a different role to Musk in order to retain him, President Trump appeared open to the idea. However, he noted Musk’s responsibilities as the head of multiple companies. The intention to hold Musk’s capability is clear, but the feasibility of such is determinant on Musk’s commitments.

Musk’s Role at DOGE and Trump’s Vision Post Musk’s Tenure

President Trump further elaborated that the duties inherited by Musk at DOGE would be taken up by the secretaries within his cabinet after Musk’s departure from DOGE. He revealed that Musk’s efforts had come across something of contrastingly “horrible” and “incredible” nature, though he didn’t offer any further details.

Musk’s association with DOGE officially began following Trump’s executive order established on January 20. The government role of “special government employee” was initiated in 1962 and allows the executive or legislative branch to hire temporary workers for certain short-term initiatives.

Possible Timeline for Musk’s Departure

When questioned about a projected timeline for Musk’s exit, President Trump hinted it could extend to “a few months.” The president praised Musk’s abilities and expressed his wish to retain him for as long as possible.

Elaborating his vision for the continuation of services post-Musk’s tenure, President Trump shared his belief that numerous employees under Musk at DOGE would eventually secure full-time roles within federal agencies.

(Report credit: Fox News’ Emma Colton)