In a historic Oval Office moment, President Donald Trump honored Elon Musk with a grand send-off as he wrapped up his short but headline-grabbing stint as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). But here’s the kicker — Trump insists Musk isn’t going anywhere. 🧐
> “Elon’s really not leaving... He’ll still be around,” Trump said with a grin — fueling speculation that the billionaire tech mogul will continue shaping policy behind the scenes. 🤝✨
🔧 Musk’s DOGE Legacy
• 💸 Claimed $175B+ in federal savings
• 🔥 Slashed bureaucratic costs & shut down multiple agencies
• 🤖 Modernized systems with AI & automation
• 🪙 Wore a "Dogefather" shirt while reforming Washington
Not without controversy, Musk’s aggressive cost-cutting drew fire from critics who say key programs were gutted — including USAID. But Trump framed it as “colossal change” that put Washington on a diet. 🏛️✂️
🎁 In true Trump fashion, he handed Musk a giant gold ceremonial key, thanking him for unlocking "government efficiency like never before." 🔐
🗣️ Musk replied:
> “This isn’t the end of DOGE — it’s just the beginning.” 💥🐕
With Musk returning to Tesla, SpaceX, and X, the farewell might’ve been symbolic… but the influence? Still very real.
