Amid speculation about his departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Fox News that Elon Musk will continue to act as a "friend and adviser" to the Trump administration after his tenure ends May 30, due to federal limits on his time as a special employee. Vance dismissed reports suggesting Musk's imminent exit, labeling them as "fake news," and emphasized that the work initiated during Musk's time at DOGE is ongoing. Musk has focused on making significant budget cuts within the bureaucracy, though he also faces rising criticism and scrutiny.