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USA Today
30-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Elon Musk receives round of applause from Trump Cabinet in apparent farewell as DOGE chief
Elon Musk receives round of applause from Trump Cabinet in apparent farewell as DOGE chief Show Caption Hide Caption Elon Musk goes from spotlight to backseat in Trump's first 100 days Over the course of President Trump's first 100 days in office, Elon Musk has gone from a central figure to a more reduced role. WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump's Cabinet secretaries gave Elon Musk a round of applause as the billionaire Tesla CEO attended what might have been his final Cabinet meeting before he takes a backseat from the Department of Government Efficiency that he launched. Musk's appearance at the April 30 meeting came after the world's richest man last week said he would begin allocating significantly less of his time to DOGE in May. "They say I wear a lot of hats. And as you can see, it's true. Even my hat has a hat," Musk said as he wore a red "Gulf of America" cap on top of his Black MAGA hat. He later appeared to bid farewell, calling it "an honor to work with your incredible Cabinet." "I just want to say, thank you everyone. It's great to work with you," Musk said. More: Elon Musk takes a backseat as Donald Trump reaches 100 days in office Musk's reduced role in the White House comes after his electric vehicle company Tesla has suffered the consequences of his increasingly polarizing brand as the president of the United States' chief sidekick. Tesla posted earnings down 71% during the first quarter of 2025. "He really has scarified a lot, been treated very unfairly," Trump said after Musk addressed Trump's full Cabinet at a meeting marking the president's first 100 days in office. "But the vast majority of people in this country really respect and appreciate you, and this whole room can say that very strongly." More: Is America's economic slip temporary? Trump, Biden allies divided after GDP: Live updates It was the fifth Cabinet meeting Musk has attended since Trump's return to the White House, but this one came after the Musk, the chief government disrupter since Jan. 20, has already taken a less visible role. "You know, you're invited to stay as long as you want, and some point he wants to get back home to his cars," Trump said, prompting the applause from top officials in his administration. Trump credited Musk ‒ whose group DOGE has steered efforts to cut federal workers and eliminate programs ‒ for "opening up a lot of eyes" on what can be done in government. "You've done a fantastic job," Trump said, commending Musk for eliminating $150 billion in spending from the federal government. "$160 billion," Musk said, correcting Trump, although both figures are vastly short of the $1 trillion ‒ and originally $2 trillion ‒ savings goal Musk originally put forward. Musk's status as a "special government employees" is set to end at the end of May. The White House has said DOGE will continue until the middle of 2026. More: Elon Musk lowers DOGE's projected savings from $1 trillion to $150 billion While Musk has cited his need to return to Tesla, his step back from DOGE comes as he's increasingly becoming a political liability for Trump, multiple polls have suggested. In addition, Musk has butted heads with multiple top administration officials including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and trade adviser Peter Navarro. One wouldn't recognize the friction caused by Musk's presence in the White House, however, by watching the April 30 Cabinet meeting. Several Cabinet secretaries lauded the work of DOGE to reduce "waste and fraud" from their departments. Bessent said DOGE has helped update a long-needed IT update at the Internal Revenue Services. "Thanks to the young man sent over by DOGE, the update that began in 1990 ‒ which was begun before he was born ‒ is going to be finished during your term," Bessent said. "Couldn't make it up." Reach Joey Garrison on X @joeygarrison.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
How Kamala Predicted What Trump Would Do, 15 Regretful MAGA Folks, Black America on the April 5 Protests, People and Entities Trump Plans to Crush With a Vengeance, 14 Examples of Resistance White Folks Can Learn From Black Folks and More Political News From the Week
Kamala Harris was warning us all along. As President Donald Trump's tariffs continue to change our economy devastatingly, many are looking to what we could have had. If only the Democrat presidential nominee would have won, we wouldn't be in this predicament. In fact, there is plenty of footage that shows the former vice president warning the American people throughout her campaign of exactly what Trump would do to the economy, including how the proposed tariffs would eventually lead to a recession by mid-2025. Sound familiar? - Jared Alexander Read More There is a new trend of voters who chose President Donald Trump on the ballot speaking out against their vote and voicing their regrets now that they've had a few months to experience his presidency. - Kalyn Womack Read More Millions of people sent a message to President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on April 5 as part of the Hands Off! Day of Action organized in opposition to the policies of the Trump administration, including sweeping tariffs and massive cuts to federal agencies. According to reporting from CNN, over 1,400 'Hands Off!' protests events took place at state capitals, federal buildings and other locations around the country. - Angela Johnson Read More Just so we are clear, President Donald Trump is on a mission of political payback. For the past 1,848 hours — and yes, we are counting— Trump has made it abundantly clear that he is seeking to dismantle all remnants of Joe Biden and Barack Obama's administrations. - B. Kadijat Towolawi Read More Around the country, we've been seeing spontaneous marches being organized in protest of President Donald Trump's White House. Meanwhile, Black people have appeared to have checked out of 'the movement' and take a rest, shaking their head at the Trump voters saying, 'We tried to tell you.' - Kalyn Womack Read More Black MAGA. Many say those two words have no business being next to each other. Despite the constant criticism that Black MAGA leaders face, folks like Candace Owens and Mark Robinson continue to make their political party proud... so they say. - Phenix S Halley Read More For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ugh...A List of Black MAGA 'Leaders' and the Foolishness They've Spewed
Black MAGA. Many say those two words have no business being next to each other. Despite the constant criticism that Black MAGA leaders face, folks like Candace Owens and Mark Robinson continue to make their political party proud... so they say. On the flip side, others like journalist Don Lemon, argue there's no way in hell any person can be both Black and 'rational MAGA.' The reason why? Well, he says a large part of the MAGA movement is soaking in racist ideals. From continuous attacks on immigrants to President Donald Trump's anti-DEI agenda and verbal attacks on former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, it's clear there's some discrepancies between Black MAGA supporters and the agenda they choose to follow. So now, The Root is looking at all of the colorful and flat out racist statements previously made by Black MAGA politicians... Although the native Texan is new to the House of Representatives, Rep. Wesley Hunt has already made his allegiance with MAGA and Trump clear. During a hearing about the crisis at the southern border, Hunt told folks that despite racism still being alive and well in the U.S, 'We can't be the boy who cried wolf and blame racism all the time.' Former N.C. Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson is no stranger to controversy, as the MAGA-backed politician is notorious for his divisive and borderline offensive political rhetoric. In 2012, Robinson said he'd 'take Hitler over any of the sh*t that's in Washington right now!' At the time, of course he was talking about former President Barack Obama. Over the years, former NFL player Herschel Walker has expressed his love for the president, but what's more interesting is his commitment to separating himself from his race. Walker previously said the country is fully past racism. 'You're not a racist unless you're 185 years old in today's world,' Walker said in October at the Memory Lane Classic Car Museum, according to NBC News. Conservative pundit Candace Owens has created her brand by saying the most outrageous and offensive things imaginable. Last year, Owens attacked Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis, calling her a 'ghetto superstar.' Additionally, Owens said 'Love and Hip Hop' should give her and her special prosecutor Wade a call before mocking Willis' use of ebonics. The surgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development knows how to stir up trouble while also keeping his nose clean. But sometimes, endorsing foolishness is worse than spewing it. In 2020, he defended accusations claiming Trump was racist. 'President Trump does not dabble in identity politics. He wants everyone to succeed and believes in the adage, 'a rising tide lifts all boats,' Carson said. 'Many on the other side love to incite division by claiming that President Trump is a racist. They could not be more wrong.' Remember when MAGA began spewing that nonsense that former Vice President Kamala Harris 'turned Black?' Well, Fla. Rep. Byron Donalds was one of the many MAGA supporters who perpetuated the notion. 'This is really a phony controversy,' Donalds said. 'I don't really care, most people don't, but if we're going to be accurate, when Kamala Harris went into the United States Senate, it was AP that said she was the Indian-American United States senator. It was actually played up a lot,' citing the Associated Press. If you have no clue who this guy is, we don't blame you. The radio host previously launched a bid for president but ended his campaign in 2023. Larry Elder is no stranger to controversy, however. He previously said 'Blacks exaggerate the significance of racism' and 'women exaggerate the problem of sexism.' Of course, Owens would make another appearance on this list... During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, Owens said BLM was a 'terrorist' organization. After losing his race for Kentucky Governor, former Attorney General Daniel Cameron pivoted to attacking 'woke,' just as many of his MAGA colleagues do. 'We will shine a bright light on those whose ideological agendas seek to dismantle American freedom and prosperity,' Cameron said in a news release. 'We will stop investment management firms, elected officials and corporate interests from using other people's money to advance their radical political agendas.' The former sports columnist and show host knows exactly how to offend Black folks. Back in 2017, he said NBA legend LeBron James was too rich to be a victim of racism. 'LeBron James whether he likes it or not or whether people close to him are telling him or not, he has removed himself from the damages and ravages of real racism,' Whitlock said. Of the many racially motivated comments made by Robinson, perhaps the most shocking came after CNN exposed him for allegedly having a secret account on a pornography website. According to CNN, Robinson called himself a 'black NAZI' on the porn site... among other things. Surprise, surprise... she's back! It's clear the MAGA supporter will stoop low t0 get her point across. After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Owens became an avid critic of the Black father. She even blamed him for his own killing. Since her insensitive comments, Floyd's family expressed plans to sue in response. The U.S. Supreme Court justice has caught flak over his conservative views, including suggesting the court reconsider past rulings on same sex marriage. But one of the most notable statements of his career came in the 1980s when he criticized his own sister for benefiting from welfare. 'She gets mad when the mailman is late with her welfare check,' Thomas said. 'What's worse is that now her kids feel entitled to the check, too. They have no motivation for doing better or getting out of that situation.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
All The Racist Nonsense Spewing From Black MAGA Leaders
Black MAGA. Many say those two words have no business being next to each other. But despite the constant criticism that Black MAGA leaders face, folks like Candace Owens and Mark Robinson continue to make their political party proud... so they say. On the flip side, others like journalist Don Lemon, argue there's no way in hell any person can be both Black and 'rational MAGA.' The reason why? Well, he says a large part of the MAGA movement is soaking in racist ideals. From continuous attacks on immigrants to President Donald Trump's anti-DEI agenda and verbal attacks on former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, it's clear there's some discrepancies between Black MAGA supporters and the agenda they choose to follow. So now, The Root is looking at all of the colorful and flat out racist statements previously made by Black MAGA politicians... Former N.C. Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson is no stranger to controversy, as the MAGA-backed politician is notorious for his divisive and borderline offensive political rhetoric. In 2012, Robinson said he'd 'take Hitler over any of the sh*t that's in Washington right now!' about former President Barack Obama. Over the years, former NFL player Herschel Walker has expressed his love for the president, but what's more interesting is his commitment to separating himself from his race. Walker previously said the country is fully past racism. 'You're not a racist unless you're 185 years old in today's world,' Walker said in October at the Memory Lane Classic Car Museum, according to NBC News. Conservative pundit Candace Owens has created her brand by saying the most outrageous and offensive things imaginable. Last year, Owens attacked Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis, calling her a 'ghetto superstar.' Additionally, Owens said 'Love and Hip Hop' should give her and her special prosecutor Wade a call before mocking Willis' use of ebonics. The surgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development knows how to stir up trouble while also keeping his nose clean. But sometimes, endorsing foolish is worse than spewing it. In 2020, he defended accusations claiming Trump was racist. 'President Trump does not dabble in identity politics. He wants everyone to succeed and believes in the adage, 'a rising tide lifts all boats,'' Carson said. 'Many on the other side love to incite division by claiming that President Trump is a racist. They could not be more wrong.' Remember when MAGA began spewing that nonsense that former Vice President Kamala Harris 'turned Black?' Well, Fla. Rep. Byron Donalds was one of the many MAGA supporters who perpetuated the notion. 'This is really a phony controversy,' Donalds said. 'I don't really care, most people don't, but if we're going to be accurate, when Kamala Harris went into the United States Senate, it was AP that said she was the Indian-American United States senator. It was actually played up a lot,' citing the Associated Press. If you have no clue who this guy is, we don't blame you. The radio host previously launched a bid for president but ended his campaign in 2023. Larry Elder is no stranger to controversy, however. He previously said 'Blacks exaggerate the significance of racism' and 'women exaggerate the problem of sexism.' Of course, Owens would make another appearance on this list... During the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, Owens said BLM was a 'terrorist' organization. After losing his race for Kentucky Governor, former Attorney General Daniel Cameron pivoted to attacking 'woke,' just as many of his MAGA colleagues do. 'We will shine a bright light on those whose ideological agendas seek to dismantle American freedom and prosperity,' Cameron said in a news release. 'We will stop investment management firms, elected officials and corporate interests from using other people's money to advance their radical political agendas.' The former sports columnist and show host knows exactly how to offend Black folks. Back in 2017, he said NBA legend LeBron James was too rich to be a victim of racism. 'LeBron James whether he likes it or not or whether people close to him are telling him or not, he has removed himself from the damages and ravages of real racism,' Whitlock said. Of the many racially motivated comments made by Robinson, perhaps the most shocking came after CNN exposed him for allegedly having a secret account on a pornography website. According to CNN, Robinson called himself a 'black NAZI' on the porn site... among other things. Surprise, surprise... she's back! It's clear the MAGA supporter will stoop low t0 get her point across. After the murder of George Floyd in 2020, Owens became an avid critic of the Black father. She even blamed him for his own killing. Since her insensitive comments, Floyd's family expressed plans to sue in response. The U.S. Supreme Court justice has caught flak over his conservative views, including suggesting the court reconsider past rulings on same sex marriage. But one of the most notable statements of his career came in the 1980s when he criticized his own sister for benefitting from welfare. 'She gets mad when the mailman is late with her welfare check,' Thomas said. 'What's worse is that now her kids feel entitled to the check, too. They have no motivation for doing better or getting out of that situation.' For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Semisonic Slams Use of ‘Closing Time' in White House Immigration Video: ‘They Have Missed the Point Entirely'
Semisonic's biggest hit may have been used in a recent White House video glorifying the deportation of undocumented immigrants, but that doesn't mean the band approved of it. After the Donald Trump administration shared a brief clip Monday (March 17) on X depicting Border Patrol agents putting handcuffed men on a plane to the tune of 1998's 'Closing Time,' Semisonic was quick to slam the song's use in a statement to Rolling Stone. 'We did not authorize or condone the White House's use of our song in any way,' the Minneapolis rock group began. More from Billboard Musicians Who've Slammed Donald Trump for Using Their Songs Without Permission Dropkick Murphys Shut Down Concert Attendee Wearing 'True Nazi Edition' Black MAGA Hat Here's Why Mase Says He Might Consider Visiting Diddy in Jail 'And no, they didn't ask,' Semisonic continued. 'The song is about joy and possibilities and hope, and they have missed the point entirely.' Billboard has reached out to the White House for comment. Released as a single from Semisonic's album Feeling Strangely Fine, 'Closing Time' remains Semisonic's best-known hit. The track topped the Alternative Airplay chart for five weeks and reached No. 8 on Pop Airplay. The song's lyrics find frontman Dan Wilson — who has gone on to co-write songs for hitmakers like Adele ('Someone Like You'), Taylor Swift ('Treacherous') and Chris Stapleton ('White Horse'), among others — singing about patrons exiting a bar that's closing for the night. 'Closing time, you don't have to go home but you can't stay here,' he belts on the rock tune. 'I know who I want to take me home.' In the White House's video, however, the lyrics are reinterpreted in the context of border agents patting down two handcuffed men of color before sending them onto a plane for deportation. Anti-immigration policies have been central to the president's administration, with Trump emphasizing strict deportation measures — which many who oppose his views have deemed extreme — as part of his 'Make America Safe Again' platform. Semisonic is far from the first act to call out Trump's unauthorized use of their music in official content, an issue that was particularly flagrant during his presidential runs in 2016, 2020 and 2024. Last year alone, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, Isaac Hayes, the White Stripes and more artists distanced themselves from the politician as his campaign used their songs without permission, with some even taking legal action against him. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
