Elon Musk to remain 'friend' and 'adviser' to President Trump as he leaves White House role

30 May 2025, 19:21 | Updated: 30 May 2025, 19:54

President Donald Trump, right, and Elon Musk attend a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elon Musk is leaving his role as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short in the Trump administration. Picture: Alamy

By Flaminia Luck

Elon Musk said said he will remain a "friend" and "adviser" to President Donald Trump as he leaves his role at the White House.

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The Tesla owner announced he is to leave his position as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short in the Trump administration.

The US President thanked him at a farewell conference hosted at the White House on Friday evening.

The SpaceX founder was wearing a black T-shirt with ‘The Dogefather’ in the style of The Godfather film, as well as a cap that read DOGE.

He stood behind the President in the Oval Office as he spoke about savings he claims to have made in DOGE.

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President Donald Trump presents a key to Elon Musk during the news conference
President Donald Trump presents a key to Elon Musk during the news conference. Picture: Alamy
Elon Musk attends news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Elon Musk was wearing a cap reading DOGE. Picture: Alamy
President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Elon Musk
President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Elon Musk. Picture: Alamy
President Trump Holds Press Conference With Elon Musk in White House's Oval Office
President Trump Holds Press Conference With Elon Musk in White House's Oval Office. Picture: Getty
Musk served as an adviser to Trump and led the Department of Government Efficiency
Musk served as an adviser to Trump and led the Department of Government Efficiency. Picture: Getty