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Trump and Musk Address Media Narratives in Upcoming Joint Interview

The Fox News interview will explore their collaboration on government efficiency and respond to claims of discord.

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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with his son X Æ A-Xii join US President Donald Trump as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 11, 2025. Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to lead federal cost-cutting efforts, said the United States would go "bankrupt" without budget cuts. Musk leads the efforts under the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and was speaking at the White House with Trump, who has in recent weeks unleashed a flurry of orders aimed at slashing federal spending. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump and Elon Musk will appear in their first joint interview on Fox News' 'Hannity' on February 18.
  • The interview will focus on Musk's role leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Trump's first 100 days in office.
  • Both Trump and Musk criticized media efforts to portray tension between them, dismissing such narratives as ineffective and transparent.
  • Musk defended his work with DOGE, emphasizing its mission to streamline government operations while addressing concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
  • Democratic critics have raised questions about Musk's influence and access to sensitive information, prompting calls for congressional oversight.