Elon Musk marked his departure from a role within the Donald Trump administration with a farewell toast of Tesla Tequila to his deputies, according to a memoir obtained by the Daily Mail. The incident occurred in Musk's West Wing office just before he exited the administration in May 2025.
Musk's tenure, which involved significant efforts to reshape federal government operations, lasted approximately five months and was characterized by numerous firings, legal challenges, and contentious interactions with Trump's cabinet. The memoir indicates that the tequila toast, poured into plastic cups for a dozen of his top deputies, served as a final goodbye, though the attendees were reportedly unaware of this at the time.
Following Musk's departure, he and Donald Trump reportedly became embroiled in a public feud. The memoir also notes that many former employees from Musk's team have since become less visible publicly and have removed references to their time with him from their professional profiles.