In a whirlwind Oval Office press conference, Tesla CEO Elon Musk bid farewell to former U.S. President Donald Trump—sporting a mysterious black eye and brushing off drug-use allegations—while vowing to remain a "friend and advisor" to the Republican leader. 🐶💊
🚨 The Exit (& The Eye)
Musk, 53, attributed his shiner to a playful mishap with his son, X: "I said, 'Go ahead, punch me in the face!'… Turns out even a five-year-old can pack a punch." The explanation did little to quell speculation, especially after The New York Times reported claims of ketamine use during Trump's 2024 campaign. Musk dodged questions about the allegations, instead criticizing the media. 📰👀
💵 DOGE Drama & "Savings" Showdown
Trump praised Musk's "incredible service," highlighting the DOGE initiative's claimed $170 billion in savings—though independent trackers estimate as low as $2 billion. The president insisted Musk isn't "really leaving" and pledged to make DOGE cuts permanent. Critics, however, argue the program fell far short of its $2 trillion goal. 📉💸
🚀 Musk's Next Move?
Musk’s exit follows public frustration over Trump’s spending plans, which he said undermined DOGE’s efforts. Meanwhile, Tesla faces slumping sales and protests, while SpaceX battles rocket setbacks. Shareholders are urging Musk to refocus on his companies. Will the tech titan trade politics for profit? 🔥📉
