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Trump and Musk Join Forces for White House Press Conference

5/31/2025

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In a surprising twist, President Trump lauded Elon Musk as "terrific" in a Truth Social post, revealing plans for a joint press conference at the White House. Musk, recently resigning from his position in the Department of Government Efficiency, voiced his discontent with Republican budget policies and committed to curbing political expenditures following his substantial donations to Trump's campaign.

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In a surprising twist, President Trump lauded Elon Musk as "terrific" in a Truth Social post, revealing plans for a joint press conference at the White House. Musk, recently resigning from his position in the Department of Government Efficiency, voiced his discontent with Republican budget policies and committed to curbing political expenditures following his substantial donations to Trump's campaign.