"Elon Musk: A Warning to White House on Paris Accord Departure"

In a pivotal move on Wednesday, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, issued a stark ultimatum to President Donald Trump: he would cease offering counsel if the White House decides to pull out of the Paris climate accords.

Responding to inquiries on Twitter about his potential response if Trump were to withdraw from the monumental global pact aimed at reducing emissions, Musk indicated that he would be left with no alternative but to step down from his advisory roles.

Musk's tweet conveyed a clear message: "Will have no choice but to depart councils in that case."

In his own tweet on Wednesday, Trump hinted at announcing his decision regarding the Paris agreement "over the next few days," under mounting pressure from both proponents and opponents of the accord. Speculation arose that he might opt to exit from the climate agreement, although certain sources cautioned that a final verdict had not been reached yet.

Musk, renowned for founding SpaceX in addition to Tesla, serves on various councils within the Trump administration, including the manufacturing jobs council, the strategic and policy forum, and the infrastructure council. Despite facing criticism from anti-Trump activists, Musk has defended his advisory role by emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping discussions.

Echoing the sentiments of numerous CEOs of major American corporations, Musk had previously urged Trump to honor the Paris agreement. He underscored in a tweet on Wednesday that he had exerted all possible efforts, including direct counsel to Trump, engagement with White House officials, and participation in advisory councils, to advocate for the U.S. to remain within the accord.

Since assuming the presidency, Trump has actively rolled back energy regulations established during the Obama era, arguing that they impede American energy companies. While Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has voiced support for the Paris deal, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt has advocated against it.

A coalition of prominent Republican senators, led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, had also encouraged Trump to depart from the agreement.

As of now, there has been no response from the White House to requests for comments on the matter.

When questioned about Musk's tweet during a press briefing on Wednesday, press secretary Sean Spicer advised reporters to await the president's decision.