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Elon Musk's Black Eye: Defends DOGE Impact Amid Trump Praise

5/31/2025

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Elon Musk attended a press conference with President Trump, visibly showing a black eye.
He voiced fatigue over criticism directed at his companies and refuted claims about Tesla's CEO search.
Musk asserted that DOGE's impact has resulted in a $160 billion reduction, a claim contested by experts.
Trump acknowledged Musk's contributions and gifted him a golden key, suggesting his exit might not be permanent.

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Elon Musk attended a press conference with President Trump, visibly showing a black eye.
He voiced fatigue over criticism directed at his companies and refuted claims about Tesla's CEO search.
Musk asserted that DOGE's impact has resulted in a $160 billion reduction, a claim contested by experts.
Trump acknowledged Musk's contributions and gifted him a golden key, suggesting his exit might not be permanent.