Elon Musk surprised reporters at the White House when he appeared with a black eye during a visit with President Trump. Jokingly referencing French President Macron’s recent viral moment, Musk quipped, “I wasn’t anywhere near France,” before explaining that his five-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii, had punched him during play.
The visit marked Musk’s final day as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Despite stepping down, Musk emphasized DOGE’s continued growth, stating, “This is not the end of DOGE, but really the beginning.” He touted over $160 billion in savings and projected that DOGE’s efforts could reach $1 trillion in waste reduction.
President Trump praised Musk as a patriot and gifted him a symbolic “gold key to the White House.” The two admired recent Oval Office renovations, highlighting new 24-karat gold detailing. Musk affirmed his ongoing advisory role and commitment to supporting Trump’s administration and the American taxpayer through continued government efficiency efforts.
