Elon Musk will "remain for a specific duration" at the White House but "intends to return to his business" following his guidance of DOGE, President Trump told reporters Thursday.
The big picture: Trump's comments mark the first time he's provided a loose end date for the departure of SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk.
- The president has thus far mostly avoided setting a deadline for the exit of his friend and advisor, who is a " special government employee who is able to work for only 130 days each year.
Driving the news: Musk will remain "for a limited duration," however, he'll "want to return to his enterprise," Trump stated to journalists aboard Air Force One. "Subsequently, the secretaries will assume complete control."
- Trump did not provide a specific end date but said it would be "in a few months." The president added, "we're in no rush."
Zoom out: Vice President JD Vance mentioned previously on Thursday that Musk will stay as "friend and an adviser" to the White House and declared that reports of the CEO departing from the administration soon were "fake news."
Go deeper: Vance states that Musk will continue to serve as an advisor after the DOGE incident.
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