Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his role in US President Donald Trump’s cost-cutting task force is coming to an end. Musk has served as a special government employee, helping lead the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) since its formation earlier this year, according to BBC.

Musk's position permitted him to work for the government for up to 130 days annually. With that deadline approaching, his resignation is expected by the end of May.

In a post on X, Musk praised President Trump for the opportunity and expressed confidence in the agency's future, describing it as a model for cutting unnecessary government expenditure, BBC reported.

A White House official confirmed Musk’s offboarding would begin Wednesday night. His exit follows criticism of Trump’s recent multi-trillion dollar bill, which includes large tax breaks and increased defense spending.