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Elon Musk has exited the White House—physically, at least.

Donald Trump’s “special government employee” is no longer working within the DOGE offices as he prepares his exit from the Trump administration and focuses more on saving his floundering businesses from failure.

“Instead of meeting with him in person, I’m talking to him on the phone, but it’s the same net effect,” White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told the New York Post in an interview discussing the Trump administration’s first 100 days.

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[–] ptz@dubvee.org 156 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (4 children)

“Instead of meeting with him in person, I’m talking to him on the phone, but it’s the same net effect,” White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told the New York Post

So he's still doing what he's doing, just working remotely. Despite no other federal employees getting to work remotely.

[–] negativenull@lemmy.world 52 points 1 day ago (2 children)

There's a reason he installed Starlink at the Whitehouse and several other federal buildings

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 61 points 1 day ago (4 children)

you mean that wasn't to get around any security systems in place so he could upload data to 'remote' servers 'somewhere' outside of the government's control?

[–] negativenull@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

¿Por qué no los dos?

[–] dhork@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Outside of the US Government's control, you mean....

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

Since its starlink its probably not for this purpose, but a commercial internet connection really isn't that uncommon; sometimes its for the TV in the lobby, or free guest WIFI; usually it's for systems that perform a necessary function, but would be crippled by network restrictions.

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago
[–] AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space 3 points 1 day ago

That’s to keep in touch with his handlers in Moscow

[–] Kichae@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Well, he's special! It's right there in his title! He's the specialest little employee. Yes he is! Yes he is!

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Exactly. I’ve written my Senators asking who will be keeping track of his communications. Every day he sends an email, message, or makes a call should count as another day worked.

I’d urge you all to do the same until we have a confirmed way to keep tabs on him.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I'd write my House reps, but...

My House rep (left). The other one is just as awful, but not in the spotlight as much.

My senators are old money + age and coal baron who doesn't pay his bills.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

My Representative is trash. I’m stuck in a red district now and it’s rough.

[–] TheHalifaxJones@lemm.ee 1 points 1 day ago

Where does musk live on his day to day anyway? Would be a shame if we carried protests in front of his home.