Although Trump is reportedly pleased with Musk’s work, several reports citing insiders claim he will be returning to Tesla full time in the coming months after mutual agreement with the President. While the White House and Musk himself have both insisted reports of a departure are inaccurate, speculation is mounting.

A groundswell of Tesla protests has erupted across the globe, many launched by groups that have emerged in recent months.

President Donald Trump gave billionaire adviser Elon Musk a fresh endorsement on Thursday amid criticism of Musk's government reduction project and said he can stay "as long as he likes" but will eventually return to his businesses.