⭕ U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a press conference on Friday, May 30, in the Oval Office at the White House with billionaire Elon Musk.
⭕ Trump praises Musk, describing him as leading "the most comprehensive and impactful" efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce and shrink the government.
⭕ Trump adds, addressing Musk: "We will remember you," and announced further future cuts in government programs.
⭕ At the same time, Trump expressed regret over the slow pace of change, stating: "Unfortunately, it takes too long."
⭕ The U.S. President said he is fully committed to making the DOGE cuts permanent, citing examples of what he called "unnecessary government contracts and massive waste" that DOGE abolished, such as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at the U.S. Department of Education, temporary housing for immigrants in New York City, and "social and behavioral change" projects in Uganda.
