Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Musk holds court in the Oval Office

 Appearing With Trump, Musk Makes Broad Claims of Federal Fraud Without Proof - The New York Times

The billionaire, whose federal cost-cutting team has been operating in secrecy, asserted that he had uncovered waste and fraud across the bureaucracy, without offering evidence.

Enjoying the Pinnacle of Power, Musk Holds Court on Trump’s Stage - The New York Times

The president let the spotlight in the Oval Office go to his billionaire friend/budget slasher, who cited blank checks and 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries to justify purging the federal work force.

Fact-Checking Elon Musk’s Remarks in the Oval Office With Trump - The New York Times

Appearing alongside President Trump, Elon Musk made remarks that included broad accusations and misleading claims.