Recent reports claiming that Donald Trump has fired Elon Musk has stirred debate. However, these claims are not true. During the recent meeting, Trump addressed Musk’s role in government decision-making. However, there is no evidence or public statement that Musk has been dismissed.
Here are more details about Trump’s recent meeting.
Donald Trump firing Elon Musk rumors explained
No, Donald Trump has not fired Elon Musk.
According to a recent Politico report, Donald Trump has clarified Elon Musk’s role in his administration. The President stated that while Musk can provide recommendations, he does not have the authority to make final decisions on staffing or policies. This announcement came during a Cabinet meeting where Trump told department heads they were in charge of their own agencies.
The clarification follows a series of high-profile firings within federal agencies, many of which were linked to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These terminations led to criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans.
During the meeting, Musk reportedly acknowledged that mistakes had been made and agreed to follow Trump’s directive. Trump emphasized that he wanted competent government employees to remain in their positions but also hinted that further staffing cuts were likely. He assured his Cabinet that they would have control over staffing but also implied that Musk could still have a role in the process. The President also told the reporters that he wants Cabinet members to “keep all the people you [they] want. Everybody that you [they] need.”
Following the meeting, Trump posted on Truth Social, promising to hold similar discussions every two weeks. He emphasized a more selective approach to government staffing, saying, “We say the ‘scalpel’ rather than the ‘hatchet.’ The combination of them, Elon, DOGE, and other great people will be able to do things at a historic level.” Musk later shared Trump’s post, calling the meeting “very productive.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.net.
