Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk announced on Thursday that his term as a Special Government Employee has officially ended. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk expressed gratitude to former U.S. President Donald Trump for the opportunity, citing his role in reducing “wasteful spending” within 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 wrote in a post viewed over 6.8 million times as of Thursday morning.
What has particularly caught attention is Musk’s cryptic mention of the “@DOGE mission,” which he said “will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.” The reference to Dogecoin, the popular meme cryptocurrency frequently endorsed by Musk, has sparked speculation about its potential integration in governmental frameworks or fiscal policies.
The context of Musk’s appointment and the specific nature of his role within the U.S. administration remain unclear, but his departure and statement have already triggered buzz across political and crypto communities alike.
While Trump has not officially responded, the timing of the tweet — amid broader legal and political news involving the former president — adds another layer of intrigue to Musk’s message.
