Elon Musk addressed recent rumors about his potential departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling them 'fake news'. Meanwhile, Tesla's stock rose following reports of his return to the company, despite recent sales difficulties. At the same time, the Trump administration suffered a legal defeat in court regarding DOGE's access to personal data.
Elon Musk's Discrediting Rumors
Following Politico's claims that Donald Trump allegedly said Musk might fully return to Tesla, Musk dismissed these rumors as 'fake news'. Tesla's stock significantly increased by 5.9% the same day, despite declining sales. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on platform X denied these rumors, noting Musk will leave his government role only after completing his work at DOGE.
Court's Decision to Limit DOGE Access
A federal court rejected the Trump administration's appeal regarding the order that prevents DOGE staff from accessing data in the Social Security system. The case was sent back to district court for further consideration. The ban was originally issued by Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander on March 20, requiring a prohibition on access to systems containing personal data, and the deletion of improperly anonymized information.
Organizations' and Administration's Reactions
Organizations such as the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, the American Federation of Teachers, and the Alliance for Retired Americans filed a lawsuit against the administration, claiming DOGE's data access threatens citizens' security. Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision. Liz Huston on behalf of the White House stated that Trump will continue to protect citizens' interests in court.
Thus, despite rumors and an active media discussion, Elon Musk has denied any suggestions of his imminent departure from DOGE. Meanwhile, legal proceedings continue, with the Trump administration intending to defend its positions in court.
