In a heartfelt farewell in the Oval Office, President Trump praised Elon Musk as he wraps up his role in the administration, stating Musk is "not really leaving" and will remain involved with the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). This quirky advisory body, established to slash wasteful spending and save taxpayers money, was dubbed by Trump as Musk's "baby." Musk’s departure follows 130 days as a "special government employee," sparking mixed reactions over his impact on federal operations, including turbulent layoffs and scrutiny of his companies.
During the press conference, Trump hailed Musk's contributions, claiming Doge has saved the government $175 billion, despite varying reports on the validity of these savings. Musk expressed a commitment to pursue ongoing reductions of $1 trillion despite expressing disappointment over Trump’s ambitious tax and defense spending plans. The conference took unexpected twists when Musk dismissed speculation about alleged drug use and humorously addressed a bruised eye. As Musk transitions from his official role, uncertainty looms over Doge's future directions.
