Elon Musk will step back in the coming weeks, Donald Trump has told insiders, including members of his cabinet, it's been reported.
The US president has also been publicly skeptical of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) - the brainchild of the world's richest man.
He said during a press briefing on Monday: "A lot of the people that are working with DOGE are the secretaries and heads of various agencies – and they’ve learned a lot and they’re dealing with the DOGE people.
"I think some of them may try and keep the DOGE people with them. But, at a certain point, I think it will end."
The Republican then said of Mr Musk: "At some point, he’s going to be going back. I’d keep him as long as I can keep him – he’s a very talented guy. You know I love very smart people. He’s very smart and he’s done a good job."
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