Donald Trump and Elon Musk held a joint press conference on May 30, marking Musk’s final day in the administration. Musk, wearing a “DOGE” cap and sporting a bruise near his eye, confirmed he was leaving government entirely, not just stepping back. The announcement followed a New York Times report alleging Musk’s drug use and came amid his criticism of Trump’s budget bill. Musk thanked Trump for the opportunity to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, while Trump praised Musk on Truth Social, saying, “Elon is terrific!” Musk’s departure ends a turbulent chapter in his brief but controversial government role.
“I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, which increases the deficit and undermines the DOGE team’s work,” Musk said. The bill, funding tax cuts and military spending while slashing health and energy programs, could add $3.8 trillion to the deficit, per the CBO. “A bill can be big or beautiful, but not both,” Musk added. Trump defended it, saying cuts were limited to secure GOP support. Meanwhile, Musk faces scrutiny over alleged drug use, including ketamine, ecstasy, and Adderall, detailed in a New York Times report. Musk admitted occasional ketamine use for depression but denied frequent abuse
