Farewell to a Visionary: Trump Says Goodbye to Advisor Musk, but Not the Partnership
Farewell Hymn and Purple Flower at the Eye: Trump Says Goodbye to Advisor Musk - Trump bids farewell to his advisor, Musk
Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, received a parting gift from President Trump - a golden key - as he bid farewell to his role as a government advisor. Trump openly praised Musk's Department of State Efficiency (Doge), an agency he oversaw, decreeing the cuts made to federal employment as the most monumental in decades [Insight].
In a show of camaraderie, Trump thanked Musk for his "incredible service" and voiced his disdain for the "scandalous attacks, slander, and lies" faced by the business magnate. Regardless, Musk assured the president he'd remain a friend and advisor to the White House [1].
Donning a "Doge" cap and a "Dogefather" T-shirt, Musk looked every inch the maverick. He promised that Doge would slash public spending waste by a staggering billion dollars [1]. Although Musk initially aimed to save two trillion dollars during his time as a government advisor, he fell short of this goal by a vast margin. Critics attribute this shortfall to unfair cutbacks [2].
Despite the criticism, Musk insisted that Doge had been unfairly pointed at as the scapegoat for certain cuts [2]. The entrepreneur also displayed a black eye during his White House appearance. He candidly shared that his young son, X, had playfully caused the injury [1].
Recent reports suggest that Musk has struggled with drug issues. The New York Times claimed that he has been using ketamine during the 2024 presidential campaign, leading to health complications [3]. Musk has been accused of consuming ecstasy, hallucinogenic mushrooms, and carrying a pillbox last year [3]. However, when confronted about these allegations, Musk feigned ignorance and dismissed the newspaper's report as unbelievable [3].
Following the White House event, Trump was asked about his knowledge of Musk's drug use. Trump responded with a denial, stating, "I didn't know that" before praising Musk for being a "fantastic guy" [3].
Musk is now set to focus more on his companies, especially Tesla and SpaceX, roles that have recently been subject to backlash. Tesla vehicles and installations have been vandalized or set ablaze in both the USA and Europe [4]. The electric vehicle company has reported significant revenue losses and profit declines [4].
Meanwhile, SpaceX faced a setback when the ninth test flight of the giant Starship rocket ended unsuccessfully [4]. As Musk moves forward, his professional and personal lives continue to intertwine. The entrepreneur and his son, X, are often seen spending time together [Insight].
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- Elon Musk, despite criticism about his drug use, continued to maintain a friendship with former US President Donald Trump, who expressed surprise when asked about Musk's alleged drug use but still praised him as a "fantastic guy."
- As Elon Musk's tenure as a government advisor came to an end, his efforts in reducing bureaucracy and promising significant savings through his Department of State Efficiency (Doge) initiative, still stood out, despite facing criticism and controversy.
