In a wild yet captivating Oval Office press conference, Tesla CEO Elon Musk surprised everyone as he bid farewell to Trump's administration – sporting a noticeable black eye, brushing off drug abuse claims, and joking about a playful punch from his son. Talk about drama! 😅
Donald Trump praised Musk's "incredible service" by handing him a golden key to the White House, while insisting that Musk would remain a trusted friend and advisor. "Many of the DOGE people," Trump noted, adding that Musk will be shuttling between roles.
The briefing also spotlighted the controversial DOGE spending cuts. Despite Musk's original goal of saving $2 trillion, reported savings vary widely – the White House claims $170 billion, while independent trackers suggest much lower figures. Clearly, the numbers are up for debate! 🤔
Musk, who has long challenged traditional media, dodged questions regarding allegations of drug use on the campaign trail, instead laughing off the injury as a moment of playful mischief with his young son. His departure comes amid growing disillusionment with Trump's mega tax and spending plans, marking a significant pivot in his political involvement.
As Musk's companies face challenges from Tesla's sales slump to SpaceX's rocket setbacks, his exit from Trump's inner circle promises new adventures and fresh twists in the tech and political arenas.
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Trump praises Elon Musk and DOGE, as Tesla CEO departs government
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