Source: Trump told Cabinet that Musk will leave government role in coming months

President Trump discussed Elon Musk transitioning back to the private sector at a Cabinet meeting last month, according to a senior White House official. President Trump has publicly said Musk will leave soon, and praised his performance cutting government spending. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.
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