Overview

• Musk formally departed his role leading the Department of Government Efficiency on May 30 after a farewell press conference with President Trump.
• At the Oval Office event, he appeared with a pronounced bruise under his right eye and said it resulted from being punched by his five-year-old son while playing.
• Earlier the same day, The New York Times published a report alleging Musk carried a box of roughly 20 pills, including ketamine, and used drugs heavily during the Trump campaign.
• Trump praised Musk’s efficiency work and noted he had not initially noticed the bruise, adding that Musk would remain involved and return often to the White House.
• Wearing all black and a “The Dogefather” T-shirt, Musk emphasized that his exit does not end DOGE and said most of his cost-cutting team will stay in place as he continues advising the administration.