Image Credit: Getty Images Since Election Night on November 5, 2024, Elon Musk played a pivotal role in Donald Trump's bid for a second term, significantly influencing the administration through his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). On May 28, 2025, Musk revealed that his time with the Trump administration has come to an end. On X, he wrote, "As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.