ABC NewsVideoLiveShowsShopLog InStream onWhile Musk is leaving the White House, he'll continue as unofficial adviser, official saysAs a special government employee, Musk could serve only for 130 days.ByWill SteakinMay 29, 2025, 3:10 PM2:47President Donald Trump and Elon Musk attend a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 30, 2025. Nathan Howard/ReutersElon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a "special government employee," a White House official told ABC News.The White House will begin Musk's off-boarding Wednesday night, the official said.Musk posted on X Wednesday night thanking President Donald Trump, saying his Department of Government Efficiency team will continue to work throughout the government."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," Musk posted. He said the DOGE mission "will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government."Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.Kevin Lamarque/Reuters, FilesAs a special government employee, Musk was limited to an 130-day appointment -- a limit he could hit as early as Friday. May 30 would be 130 days since Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.On Thursday, a senior administration official told ABC News that Musk will continue to serve as an unofficial adviser to the president and could potentially attend White House meetings.While White House officials insist Musk left on good terms with Trump, the president hasn't said a word about Musk's departure, especially after his outspoken comments about the president's agenda and policy.Senior White House officials were frustrated by Musk's comments regarding what Trump calls his "big, beautiful bill," which came a day before Musk announced he would be leaving the administration, sources familiar with the situation told ABC News.Musk was still working in a governmental role on Wednesday, with Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard saying on X that Musk visited the Office of the Director of National Intelligence."It was great hosting @elonmusk at ODNI to discuss how we can best leverage cutting edge technological tools and public-private partnerships to increase innovation and ensure our nation's security," she posted.-ABC News' Rachel Scott contributed to this reportRelated TopicsElon MuskPresident TrumpTrump AdministrationSponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsTrump admin live updates: Trump takes megabill victory lap during Iowa rallyJul 4, 10:52 AM71 killed in Israeli attack on Iran prison, official saysJun 29, 6:32 AMSenate begins debate on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'Jun 29, 9:32 PM18 shot 'in a matter of seconds' in deadly mass shooting: PoliceJul 4, 8:21 AMABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live eventsABC News NetworkPrivacy PolicyYour US State Privacy RightsChildren's Online Privacy PolicyInterest-Based AdsAbout Nielsen MeasurementTerms of UseDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InformationContact Us © 2025 ABC News, Billionaire Elon Musk is floating a new political party dubbed the "America Party" — but the idea could face major hurdles., Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has assumed oversight of sales in Europe and the U.S. following the high-profile departure of Omead Afshar, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people.