Elon Musk is set to depart the Trump administration and leave his role as a "special government employee," a White House official told ABC News. The White House will begin Musk's off-boarding Wednesday night,

Musk explained away a black eye during a White House appearance on Friday by saying that his 5-year-old son had punched him in the face while the two were playing around.

Tesla’s reputation was the worst across every demographic, and 38 percent said their views had darkened over the past six months.

"He's one of the greatest business leaders and innovators the world has ever produced," the president said, with Musk standing next to him.

Elon Musk is leaving Washington after a tenure in government marked by controversy.

While how much Musk accomplished in his role as President Donald Trump’s chief cost-cutter is up for debate, it’s clear his association with right-wing politics damaged Tesla’s brand and tanked sales.