President Donald Trump dismissed claims of a reported dispute between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio, when a NBC reporter requested the identical.
Throughout an trade within the Oval Workplace, Trump instantly addressed an NBC Information reporter, “There was no conflict. Who’re you with?” The reporter responded, “NBC.”
“Oh, no surprise..,” POTUS smirked.
“No conflict, I used to be there, you’re only a troublemaker,” he said. “And also you’re not speculated to be asking that query, as a result of we’re speaking in regards to the World Cup.”
Following the “no surprise” remark, the NBC Information reporter requested, “Who has extra authority, Elon Musk or the Cupboard secretaries?”
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Trump declined to reply instantly, as an alternative redirecting the dialog: “Another questions? Concerning the World Cup.”
Trump praises Marco and Musk amid cupboard reshuffle rumors
The president used the occasion to announce the formation of a activity drive devoted to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which the US, Canada, and Mexico will host in 2026.
When requested once more in regards to the Cupboard assembly and stories that he had knowledgeable officers that Musk would play a higher advisory function in staffing choices, Trump averted addressing the small print however reaffirmed, “Elon will get alongside nice with Marco, and so they’re each doing a unbelievable job.”
“They each get alongside fantastically nicely. Marco has accomplished unbelievably as Secretary of State. And Elon is a singular man, he’s accomplished a unbelievable job,” he said, earlier than curtly including, “Sufficient.”
Throughout Thursday’s assembly, Trump directed Cupboard officers to take the lead on personnel choices, advising that any vital employees reductions be made with precision moderately than sweeping layoffs. Nevertheless, he made it clear that if company heads didn’t implement enough cuts, DOGE would intervene underneath Musk’s steering.
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This directive follows an government order Trump signed the earlier week. The order mandated company leaders to collaborate with DOGE employees in reviewing budgets, worker journey, and contracts and required the creation of a centralized system to observe all authorities expenditures.
