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The time of Elon Musk in the Trump administration ended with a press conference in the Oval Cabinet, in which he and the US president defended Dodge’s work – and swore to continue, even without Musk.

According to President Trump, Musk “does not actually leave” and will continue to be “back -behind” of the White House.

“This is his baby,” Trump said about Musk’s work with Dodge, short for the Government’s effectiveness department to reduce costs.

The departure of Musk comes 130 days after Trump returned to office, maximally eligible through his status as a “special civil servant”.

Dog – which is a consultative body, not the official government department – has the stated goal of reducing government spending, saving taxpayers’ money and reducing the US national debt, which amounts to $ 36TN (28.9TN).

However, Musk’s work with Dodge came with significant disputes, especially after mass dismissals in federal agencies and the elimination of most USAID programs, the main organization for foreign aid in the United States.

It also has led to the fact that Musk’s companies are under control, with Global protests against Tesla And he calls for boycotts. In turn, The company saw sales to their largest level in years.

Speaking to reporters in the oval cabinet, Trump praised Musk, who he credits for “tirelessly helping to lead the fastest and subsequent program to reform the government in generations.”

Trump added that the “thinking” of federal officials had changed as a result of Dog’s work to detect fraud and “cutting waste”.

According to the DOG website, he saved the US government for a total of $ 175 billion as of May 29.

However, an analysis of the BBC, conducted in late April, found that only $ 61.5 billion of this amount was scheduled and evidence of how the savings were achieved were available about $ 32.5 billion from the total.

“He doesn’t really leave,” Trump told Musk. “He will come back back -behind … I think he will do many things.”

Musk, for his part, insisted that Dog will continue to “ruthlessly” will seek $ 1 trillion discounts.

The meeting between the two men comes just days after an interview with CBS – the BBC American partner – in which Musk said he was “disappointed” in what Trump pointed out as his “big, beautiful” bill that includes tax breaks with many billions of dollars and an commitment to increase defense costs.

While Musk had previously said he believed that Doge’s work was undermined, he did not comment on it during the Oval Office meeting. However, Trump has given a long protection of “incredible” legislation, which “does incredible things”.

“But there are two things I would like to see,” Trump said. “Maybe reduce a little more. I would like to see a bigger tax reduction.”

The press conference also made several turns, including when Musk was asked for a New York Times report this week, which suggests that he uses strong drugs during Trump’s 2024 campaign.

After cutting off the reporter before he could finish the question, Musk answered, citing a recent judge that Trump could continue the slander case against the Washington Post and the New York Times for their reporting of Trump Campaign for 2016 and Russia.

“This New York Times?” Musk asked. “Let’s move on.”

In addition, Musk was asked why he seemed to have a bruised eye.

“I was not near France,” Musk replied, a reference For a recent incident between French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron And his wife, Brigette.

Musk explained his injury, saying he had told his five-year-old son, X æ a-12-known as X-to hit him in the face.