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There was no clash. I was there. Elon gets along great with Marco, and they both are doing a fantastic job,
he stated during a press conference
Marco’s doing a great job,
the president remarkedMarco has a lot to deal with
As the argument dragged on, Trump finally stepped in, offering measured praise for both men
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They're both doing a fantastic job ... they both get along fantastically well."
He went on to insist of Musk and Rubio
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump are trying to make you believe that they are cutting 'waste,' but they're actually reaching into your wallet to fund tax cuts for their 'rich as hell' friends. Spread the word."
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts posted to X on Friday
Some details have come out about your cabinet meeting with Elon Musk, and some clashes potentially between Secretary Rubio,
he began
That’s why nobody watches CNN anymore, because they have no credibility,
Trump added.jpg)
As President Trump said, this was a great and productive meeting amongst members of his team to discuss cost-cutting measures and staffing across the federal government. Everyone is working as one team to help President Trump deliver on his promise to make our government more efficient.”
In response to a request for comment from The New York Times, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said in a statement
Secretary Rubio considered the meeting an open and productive discussion with a dynamic team that is united in achieving the same goal: making America great again.”
Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the State Department, respondedNo clash. I was there."
However, when asked by reporters on Friday about the reported dispute, the president dismissed it, declaring
Marco has done unbelievably as secretary of state. And Elon is a unique guy and has done a fantastic job,
Trump added
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The president is clearly feeling the heat after accidentally speaking the truth to Congress the other night: that Musk and DOGE have been calling the shots. That’s unconstitutional,
Eisen said
Now that Cabinet members are officially confirmed, having DOGE and Cabinet members work together is more great progress towards President Trump’s goal of cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government,
said Jessica Anderson, president of the formerly Heritage Action-linked Sentinel Action Fund.jpg)
He was very consistent with what he’s saying,
Scott saidThe President’s approach of a scalpel versus a hatchet and better coordination between Secretaries and DOGE is the right approach to revolutionizing the way our government is run,
Duffy wroteTrump was very impressed. These guys who are pretty quiet got in [Musk’s] face and called him a liar in front of the president,
the person said, ... adding thatIn Elon’s defense, there is no playbook for what he’s doing,
he added