Elon Musk Says He’s Not Leaving Government, Blasts 'Fake News'

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Elon Musk denied claims that his role in the Trump administration is ending early, calling a Politico report fake news, according to the Financial Times. The report said Trump expected him to leave the Department of Government Efficiency within weeks, though Musk had suggested last week he might depart by May. Musk’s $25 million backing of conservative Brad Schimel in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race failed, with the candidate losing by 10 points. His future involvement in elections in New Jersey and Virginia could continue to backfire for Republicans, who increasingly rely on Trump’s brand to mobilize their base.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Elon Musk denied claims that his role in the Trump administration is ending early,

00:05calling a Politico report fake news, according to the Financial Times.

00:09The report said Trump expected him to leave the Department of Government Efficiency

00:13within weeks, though Musk has suggested last week he might depart by May.

00:18Musk's $25 million backing of conservative Brad Schimel in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race failed,

00:23with the candidate losing by 10 points.

00:26His future involvement in elections in New Jersey and Virginia

00:29could continue to backfire for Republicans,

00:32who increasingly rely on Trump's brand to mobilize their base.

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