A political storm is brewing in Washington, and Elon Musk is right in the middle of it again.
This time, 77 Democrats in the U.S. House are calling on President Trump to remove Musk from his role at the controversial “Department of Governmental Efficiency.” Why? They say he’s already crossed the 130-day legal limit for special government employees and needs to be out by May 30.
The letter—led by Rep. Greg Casar—was direct: either Musk steps down and gives up all decision-making powers, or the pressure campaign kicks into high gear. Casar made it clear in an interview that this is just the beginning. The group is also warning that Musk can’t come back into government service for a year unless he sells off his private assets like Tesla and SpaceX.
It’s not just about the calendar. Lawmakers accuse Musk of steering government policy in ways that could benefit his companies—cutting programs, pushing for contract changes, and allegedly giving his own employees access to taxpayer data. There’s even talk of him trying to shut down agencies without congressional approval.
The Trump administration hasn’t said much in response, though they may fall back on an older memo suggesting unpaid travel days shouldn’t count toward the legal limit. Still, Democrats say Musk’s role violates ethics laws—and possibly more.
With the May 30 deadline looming, this fight is just getting started.
77 House Democrats Demand Musk’s Removal from Government Role by May 30
