Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government

Friday's White House event was intended as a show of unity after Musk prompted frustration among White House officials this week by criticizing Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill as too expensive.

Elon Musk stands in the Oval Office to attend a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 30, 2025.

(photo credit: Nathan Howard/Reuters)

ByREUTERS

MAY 31, 2025 00:35

Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government

Friday's White House event was intended as a show of unity after Musk prompted frustration among White House officials this week by criticizing Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill as too expensive.

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Trump, Musk offer show of unity as Tesla CEO departs government

Friday's White House event was intended as a show of unity after Musk prompted frustration among White House officials this week by criticizing Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill as too expensive.

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