Elon Musk received a round of applause from President Donald Trump’s Cabinet as he prepares for a planned exit from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
"You have been treated unfairly," Trump said to Musk on Wednesday during a Cabinet meeting. "But, the vast majority of people in this country really respect and appreciate you. And this whole room can say that very strongly. It’s really been a tremendous help. You opened up a lot of eyes as to what could be done. And we just want to thank you very much."
"You’re invited to stay as long as you want," Trump added as applause broke out in the room for Musk. "At some point, I guess he wants to get back home to his cars and his family."
Musk has been the public leader of DOGE since the administration began in January, leading teams through various federal agencies in search of government overspending, fraud and mismanagement, which has received repeated praise from Trump and his administration.
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Kelly Loeffler, head of the Small Business Administration, smiles as Elon Musk speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
Musk said Wednesday during the Cabinet meeting that DOGE has now saved the U.S. $160 billion through his efforts trimming government fat, and celebrated the accomplishments of the administration in the meeting.
"The American people voted for secure borders, safe cities and sensible spending," Musk said. "And that’s what they’ve gotten. Tremendous amount has been accomplished in the first hundred days. As everyone has said, it’s more than has been accomplished in any administration before. Ever. Period. So, this portends very well for what happens for the rest of the administration. I think this could be the greatest administration since the founding of the country."
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