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No, Musk did not save child in coma using Neuralink
The tech billionaire said that his "scheduled time as a Special Government Employee" had ended.
by Izz Scott LaMagdeleine , April 15, 2025
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On May 28, 2025, tech billionaire Elon Musk posted on his social media platform X that his time working for the Trump administration as the public face of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had come to an end. "The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government," Musk said in the post.
Snopes constantly fact-checked rumors about Musk while he worked in the Trump administration, including the claim he was shutting down the Meals on Wheels program for older Americans, the claim he was shutting down Democrats' access to their Teslas and whether he once reposted a post that said, "Stalin, Mao and Hitler didn't murder millions of people" (true ).
Here are 25 of our most notable fact checks involving Musk during his time working for the Trump administration:
By Izz Scott LaMagdeleine
Izz Scott LaMagdeleine is the web producer/production editor for Snopes.
What we know about Tesla's alleged plan to replace Elon Musk as CEO
May 1, 2025
Since early 2025, Musk has been spending a lot of time in Washington, D.C., as the public face o ...
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Yes, Musk said he'd ask Trump about $5K checks for US taxpayers funded by DOGE savings
Feb. 21, 2025
An investment company's CEO suggested the "DOGE dividend" idea to Musk on X.
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What we know about rumor Musk makes $8M per day from US government contracts
Feb. 18, 2025
Musk's companies have received billions of dollars from federal contracts in recent years.
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Investigating rumor that Musk is shutting down Meals on Wheels program for older Americans
April 5, 2025
The food delivery organization says it serves 251 million meals annually to 2 million seniors ac ...
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Rumor claims Musk donated $800K to help storm victims repair their homes. Here's what we know
April 4, 2025
Facebook users shared the claim in spring 2025 following severe weather.
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Yes, Musk offered money to Wisconsin residents for voting
April 1, 2025
The billionaire quickly changed the terms of his giveaway to fall just within Wisconsin state law.
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Musk's claim Biden administration gave Social Security numbers to millions of noncitizens lacks context
April 1, 2025
The Enumeration Beyond Entry program grants Social Security numbers to successful applicants for ...
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No evidence Musk invested $5M to build affordable housing for low-income families
March 31, 2025
The claim was one of many positive — but fictional and seemingly AI-generated — stories about Mu ...
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Story about Musk remotely shutting down Democrats' Teslas lacks evidence
March 24, 2025
The Facebook user who alleged the Tesla CEO ordered the deactivation of Democratic Party leaders ...
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Musk reposted post that said, 'Stalin, Mao and Hitler didn't murder millions of people'
March 14, 2025
The post, originally shared by another user, read, "Stalin, Mao and Hitler didn’t murder million ...
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Yes, major Tesla investor called for Musk to step down as CEO
March 21, 2025
Wealth manager Ross Gerber said Musk should either "come back to Tesla" or "focus on the governm ...
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Musk has not said he wants to cut Social Security benefits — but his actions may affect the program
March 14, 2025
Elon Musk said he wants to cut "waste and fraud" from the federal benefits program — but his eff ...
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Yes, Musk left South Africa in part to avoid compulsory military service
March 14, 2025
Musk claimed he left the country in part because he didn't want to join the army of an apartheid ...
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Don't fall for AI videos about Musk's young son praising Jesus on live TV
May 8, 2025
Videos about the claim included disclaimers that the story was fictional and the visuals were th ...
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Yes, Musk reposted meme calling Americans who use federal programs the 'Parasite Class'
Feb. 21, 2025
The repost led to accusations of hypocrisy.
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'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts declined a Tesla ad offer from Elon Musk?
May 28, 2025
The rumor was never reported by a reliable news outlet.
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Yes, Musk called Social Security a 'Ponzi scheme'
March 4, 2025
The tech billionaire compared the federal income program to a form of investment fraud on "The J ...
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Here's what we know about Musk's donation of Tesla shares to charity
Feb. 26, 2025
Facebook users spread a rumor that Musk donated $112 million worth of Tesla shares to help the h ...
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Breaking down rumors that Musk has a penis implant
Feb. 26, 2025
The rumor spread as the tech magnate was continuing efforts to reshape the U.S. government.
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Musk's X didn't verify accounts representing Hitler
Feb. 26, 2025
At least two accounts representing the former German dictator purportedly displayed gray, govern ...
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Did LA Dodgers reject ad for Musk's Tesla electric vehicles at Dodger Stadium?
May 22, 2025
The rumor is part of a symphony of nearly identical claims about other professional sports organ ...
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Musk appeared to leave his son X behind at rally, but clip is misleading
Feb. 25, 2025
A longer video reveals he turned around and walked back to his son before they exited together.
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Yes, Musk has a trans daughter
Feb. 23, 2025
Her name is Vivian Jenna Wilson and she is active on social media, where she discusses her trans ...
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Musk claimed Starlink isn't allowed to operate in South Africa because he's not Black. Here's what we know
May 23, 2025
Tech billionaire Elon Musk was born in South Africa but emigrated at age 17 and eventually becam ...
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No, Musk did not save child in coma using Neuralink
April 15, 2025
Neuralink performed its first brain implant in 2024, but it does not accept minor patients.
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