In-town pool report #5: Trump/Musk remarks

POTUS opened with a lengthy recap of what he said DOGE has accomplished, including layoffs of thousands of government workers and millions in government contracts being canceled.

"We're totally committed to making the DOGE cuts permanent," Trump said, adding that "most of it is going to come later."

Trump added that Musk is going to be "back and forth" despite leaving his government role. Most of Musk's people will be staying, Trump said.

"I think, I have a feeling it's his baby, and I think he's going to be doing a lot of things," Trump said.

Musk is wearing a black cap that had “DOGE” printed on it and has what appears to be a bruise near his right eye.

Musk speaking now.

"This is not the end of DOGE," he said. "The DOGE team will only grow stronger over time."

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Brett Samuels

White House reporter

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