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Billionaire Elon Musk announced last night (between Wednesday and Thursday) his departure from President Donald Trump's administration, in a surprising move that ends a short but turbulent chapter in the political career of the world's most prominent businessman. The announcement came via a tweet on X (Twitter), which he owns, as he thanked the president for choosing him for the position of head of the Department of Government Efficiency.

In his statement, Musk wrote that the role of the Department of Government Efficiency "is only expected to strengthen over time", emphasizing the importance of efficiency as a "way of life in government". Despite the seemingly positive rationale, the decision raises questions about the real circumstances behind the surprising separation.

According to a Reuters news agency report, Musk did not meet with President Trump personally before making his decision to leave. This fact deepens the mystery surrounding the separation and raises questions about the processes that led to the dramatic decision.

Musk's appointment as head of the Department of Government Efficiency was seen as a revolutionary step by the Trump administration, indicating the desire to integrate the billionaire's business experience with the goal of streamlining the federal government apparatus. Musk, known for leading Tesla and SpaceX companies, is considered one of the world's leading technology entrepreneurs and has significant influence on capital and technology markets.

Musk's departure comes at a time when the Trump administration is facing numerous challenges on both political and economic fronts. The Department of Government Efficiency, which was supposed to serve as a central tool in the administration's planned reforms, now remains without a permanent leader.

The announcement was published on X, the social platform that Musk purchased in 2022 for $44 billion and renamed from Twitter. The choice to publish the announcement through his own social network continues the pattern of direct communication with the public that Musk has adopted.

The departure of one of the president's prominent associates represents a test for the stability of the Trump administration and may affect perceptions of technology and innovation investments in government. The central question now concerns the identity of Musk's replacement and the direction the Department of Government Efficiency will take moving forward.

Note: The announcement of departure on social media, without a prior meeting with the president or official coordination, is seen as a public humiliation of Trump – Musk chose to announce his resignation in a unilateral and humiliating manner.

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