US President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk on Friday after Musk stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Trump praised Musk for driving major reforms and credited him with transforming outdated government practices. As a gesture of thanks, Trump presented him with a golden key.

Musk said he would continue to advise the president but plans to scale back political donations, stating, “I think I’ve done enough.” He also criticized Trump’s “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” calling it a “massive spending bill” that increases the deficit and undermines DOGE’s mission, Associated Press reported.