The internet is cuttin’ UP with reactions after Elon Musk dropped a bomb, announcing his decision to step away from the Trump administration. The Tesla founder is wrapping up his time as Senior Advisor to President Donald Trump. Donnie and Elon were tight throughout Trump’s 2024 campaign and his Oval Office comeback. Well, now it looks like their bromance — at least in the official capacity — has ended.
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Elon Musk Ends His Role In Donald Trump’s Administration
Elon Musk officially announced his departure on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, May 28, thanking Donald Trump for the opportunity.
“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. The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government,” Musk wrote.
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Since hopping on board the second Trump administration in January, Elon Musk took charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, where he focused on cutting down the size of the federal government. Now that he’s out, he’s closing the book a chapter that was filled with mass layoffs, agency shutdowns and tons of lawsuits. Per AP News, Elon always planned to keep his gig with Trump’s administration short. Recently, he confirmed that he was going to get back to focusing on running his businesses, Tesla and SpaceX. So far, Donald Trump hasn’t said anything about Elon Musk’s resignation letter/goodbye message.
Social Media Weighs In
Meanwhile, The Shade Room’s comment section blew up with folks reacting to Elon Musk walking away from Trump’s administration. A bunch of people said they always knew the close bond wouldn’t last long. Peep some of their responses below.
Instagram user @bryanlopez_vz wrote, “This break up about to be more messier than a divorce without prenup.”
Instagram user @kimaaanie wrote, “The girls are fighting… THE GIRLS ARE FIIIGHTIIINNNG!! 💃🏿”
While Instagram user @1jhead wrote, “Let him go like he let them federal workers go.”
Then Instagram user @rob_regan wrote, “Bc he got what he needed, access to data, immunity from investigations.”
Another Instagram user @aaronhthomas wrote, “😂😂😂😂 Trump used him to buy an election and he ruined his own company in the process.”
Instagram user @kkrownmetrav wrote, “Ah. Here it is. The beginning of the fallout I predicted was coming that right wingers swore wasn’t gonna happen 👀”
While another Instagram user @_mulanthegoddess wrote, “Not the boyfriends broke up 😂😂”
Instagram user @luemcclain wrote, “He need to give us all Teslas now for free like Oprah.”
Then another Instagram user @vickysecrets32 wrote, “I know other countries laugh at us 😩”
Lastly, Instagram user @oree_montana wrote, “I don’t think Donald like him in reality and Elon is realizing that 😭”
Elon Gets Real About His Respect For Trump
Even though Elon Musk has stepped down from his role with the Trump administration, he’s never been shy about saying Donnie is his right-hand man. Back in February, he shared a message on X, opening up about the amount of respect he has for him.
“I love @realDonaldTrump as much as a straight man can love another man,” Elon Musk wrote.
