Elon Musk appeared alongside President Trump for a press conference in the Oval Office on Friday. Musk revealed he got his black eye from his young son and stated that DOGE will continue despite his departure. As head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Musk’s company, Tesla, is facing market share decline and sales decrease, while Musk’s reputation has plummeted.
Musk claimed to have saved the government $1 trillion by slashing “waste, fraud, and abuse,” but critics argue this claim is largely unfounded. Researchers suggest that humanitarian aid funding cuts led to 300,000 deaths overseas.
Despite his exit from DOGE, Musk attempted to cast his Washington adventures as successful, stating he’ll continue the organization’s work. Musk believes DOGE will only grow stronger over time and liken it to a way of life, like Buddhism. However, experts argue that the actual impact may have been significantly lower due to firings, productivity loss, and other factors.
Trump praised Musk for his service, calling him an “incredible patriot.” The billionaire’s future plans remain unclear as Tesla initiated a search for a new CEO.
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