Trump Dismisses Rubio-Musk Feud Reports as 'Fake News'

The White House and President Trump deny claims of a dispute between Elon Musk and Marco Rubio over staff cuts, emphasizing unity within the Cabinet.

Reports from The New York Times suggested a heated exchange between Elon Musk and Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Cabinet meeting regarding staff reductions at the State Department.
President Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt strongly denied the claims, calling them 'fake news' and emphasizing that Musk and Rubio maintain a strong working relationship.
Trump hosted Musk and Rubio for dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday, with no signs of tension reported during the gathering.
Musk and Rubio publicly aligned on social media, countering remarks from Poland’s foreign minister and reaffirming the importance of Musk's Starlink in aiding Ukraine against Russia.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Musk, has been central to ongoing staff reduction efforts, which have spurred debates within the administration.