Trump Gives Elon Musk a Send-Off in the Oval Office
On Friday, President Trump publicly supported Elon Musk as the billionaire shifted focus back to his businesses. Musk, sporting a black eye from roughhousing with his son, stood beside Trump during a news conference where Trump praised Musk for enduring unfair criticism.
Tesla has faced protests, vandalism, and stock declines amid Musk’s involvement with DOGE and cost-cutting efforts. Trump’s endorsement signals strong backing, despite past tensions between the two.
Musk admitted cutting government costs was tougher than expected but promised the effort would continue. Trump said Musk has “installed geniuses” to keep pushing the agenda.
When asked about drug use rumors, Musk dismissed the media and joked about his black eye. He also criticized federal judges for “immense judicial overreach.”
Trump and Musk both emphasized that Musk remains deeply involved, calling the cost-cutting effort “just the beginning.”
