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Elon Musk's White House Visit: $160B Cut, Media Shift

5/2/2025

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Elon Musk met with mainstream reporters at the White House, marking a shift from his usual media avoidance.
He addressed his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and revealed a budget cut achievement of $160 billion, falling short of his $1 trillion target.
Musk admitted to unintentionally laying off key employees and noted difficulties in securing Congressional support.
He intends to lessen his presence in Washington while keeping an office on White House grounds.

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Elon Musk met with mainstream reporters at the White House, marking a shift from his usual media avoidance.
He addressed his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and revealed a budget cut achievement of $160 billion, falling short of his $1 trillion target.
Musk admitted to unintentionally laying off key employees and noted difficulties in securing Congressional support.
He intends to lessen his presence in Washington while keeping an office on White House grounds.