Elon Musk to 'stand down' from Trump's cabinet | LBC

Elon Musk is set to exit Donald Trump's cabinet in the "coming weeks" - Donald Trump has told members of his inner circle.

Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency, will step down "soon" amid reports that Trump's cabinet has begun to view the billionaire as a political liability.

DOGE has overseen massive cuts to the federal government since Trump took office, with thousands of workers losing their jobs in the process.

One senior administration official told Politico that Musk will retain an informal role as an adviser after quitting the cabinet.

Another warned that anyone thinking Musk will give up his position entirely is “fooling themselves.”

As the world waits for Musk's next move, LBC's Simon Marks brings Andrew Marr his analysis.

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[ArtemisShanks]

By, 'standing down' they mean 'let him operate with impunity, just not in the public eye, as he's so toxic and hated'.

[cmike]

The guy that is gutting our government over "wasteful spending" just spent $90 million on losing 1 political seat. Make it make sense.

[bevy-]

$90m would have provided a home for USA veterans and the homeless. What a waste of money.

[cloudypianos]

Thank you Sen Booker, an absolute warrior amidst sheep.

[catherinebrims]

Corey Booker is a US Hero. Standing up for justice. More Democrats need to follow his path.

[shibumae]

I'll believe it after a few months of not seeing him interfere in politics

[Greenpoloboy]

One clown gone, just the rest of the circus to go.

[terrencekane]

Elon Musk is out. Trump was completely humiliated in Wisconsin and he's blaming Elon. See ya.

[carlo]

The reason he put so much money was because the supreme court has few cases against him there!
He thought to buy the supreme court into dismiss the cases.

[calevbenlevi]

HE WILL NOT LEAVE HE WILL CONTINUE HIS DESTRUCTION BEHIND THE SCENES DONT FALL FOR THIS BS.

[frcluc]

LOL. John Bolton had predicted "EM is gone by the summer" 😂

[tracysavage]

Corey Booker! What a complete hero…25 hours re the awfulness of trumpism

[KevinMurphy]

No matter how many billions Musk has, he'll never be able to buy a personality. In this regard, he is very, very poor indeed.

[Eugenefrail]

Hit 200k today. I'm really grateful for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months.
Started with 14k in June 2024

[Bragglord]

Hahahaha, dear oh dear. The dynamic duo has collapsed after not even three months. Predictable but satisfying nonetheless.

So, Musk sank nearly $300 million buying into the presidency and then saw Tesla stock drop by 50% for the chance to dance like an idiot in the oval office for a few months...

[Chris-emv]

Please please 🙏 help the American people and get rid of Musk as a starter 🙏 prayer's from Canada 🇨🇦

[MrArchie]

LOL Pillow Guy lasted longer than Musk!

[James__]

How long before we find out he’s made a fortune out of shorting all his own companies.

[tringuyen]

If Musk could have just showed up in FL for its special elections, Democrats could have had a majority in the House now!

[MissPam]

There is a case coming before the state supreme court in Wisconsin that involves Elon Musk & Tesla, so he had a vested interest in trying to put his thumb on that judicial race.