Tesla's profit fell 71% during the first three months of 2025, prompting CEO billionaire Elon Musk to say he'll spend more time away from his federal government role. Tesla earned $409 million,

During an April 22 earnings call for Tesla, Elon Musk announced that he would reduce his hours with DOGE, starting next month, to focus on his role as Tesla's CEO. This announcement came a week after the White House press secretary fired back at claims on X, formerly Twitter, that Musk was leaving his position in the coming weeks.

Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in the Trump administration as the company's profits and revenues plunged during the first three months of the year. Sales slumped and the brand has faced backlash as Musk became a political fixture in the White House.