00:00Welcome to News Plus Globe. Today's top story, Elon Musk steps down from his high-profile
00:06government role in Washington. After months as a special government employee,
00:12Musk is leaving the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency,
00:16known as Doge. Musk thanked President Trump for the opportunity, but cited disappointment
00:22with the administration's massive new spending bill, saying it undermines Doge's mission.
00:27During his tenure, Musk led aggressive efforts to cut government spending and shrink the federal
00:33workforce, but faced criticism and legal pushback over mass layoffs. He now says it's time to refocus
00:40on his companies, especially as Tesla faces falling sales and activist backlash. Despite stepping down,
00:48Musk insists the Doge mission will continue, aiming to make government efficiency a lasting legacy.
00:53Musk also announced he'll scale back political spending after pouring nearly $300 million
01:00into campaigns last year. He calls his time in government challenging but important,
01:06and promises to lead Tesla for at least the next five years.
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