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Mint
2 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Elon Musk ‘willingly accepted outrageous abuse because…': Donald Trump bids DOGE head farewell
US President Donald Trump bid farewell to Elon Musk, the head of the DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), during a press conference on Friday. Trump presented Elon Musk with a gold White House key as a gift for his service as a special government employee. While Musk said he will always remain at the 'President's service', Trump praised Musk, saying, 'Elon's delivered a colossal change in the old ways of doing business in Washington.' Musk had on Thursday announced his decision to step down as a 'Special Government Employee' in Trump administration. 1.'Elon is really not leaving': On Elon Musk's last day, Trump assured that many of the DOGE employees are staying behind and suggested that Musk will remain integral in the project. "Many of the DOGE people are staying behind, too, so they're not leaving, Elon is really not leaving. He's gonna be back and forth. I want to thank Elon for his time as a special government employee for coming and helping us," Trump said. 2. 'Elon willingly accepted the outrageous abuse': Trump said, "Elon Musk's service to America has been without comparison in modern history. He's already running one of the most innovative car companies in the world... Yet, Elon willingly accepted the outrageous abuse, and slander, and lies and attacks because he does love our country." 'Americans owe him a great debt of gratitude. He had to go through the slings and the arrows, which is a shame because he's an incredible patriot,' Trump added later. The statement came on the day of a report about the billionaire's alleged drug use during the 2024 campaign. 3. 'Terminated many-many contracts': The President listed the contracts that were terminated after DOGE recommendations to help boost the economy. "We have terminated many-many contracts and many contracts are being looked at and it may be six months or maybe a year or something in some cases. We are going through procedures, we are going through courts and we'll remember you (Elon Musk)," Trump said. He added, "DOGE cancelled USD 101 million for DEI contracts at the Department of Education. USD 59 million for illegal alien hotel rooms in New York City. USD 45 million for diversity, equity and inclusion scholarships in Burma. USD 42 million for social and behavioural change in Uganda, USD 40 million to improve the social and economic inclusion of migrants. USD 8 million for mice transgenders," Trump said. On going through "millions of line items" in an "effort to cut waste, fraud, and abuse," Musk said, "It's just a lot of work going through the vast expenses of the federal government... We find situations where there are millions of software licenses with zero people using them." 4. 'This is just the beginning of DOGÉ': Tesla CEO Musk reaffirmed that this is just the beginning of DOGE, and that the department's influence would only grow stronger with time. "This is not the end of DOGE but really the beginning. My time as a special government employee really had to end. It was a limited time. The DOGE will only grow stronger with time. The DOGE influence will go stronger. Musk said he is 'confident that, over time, we will see — a trillion dollars of waste and fraud reduction.' 5. 'I expect to remain a friend and an adviser': Musk said he intends to give the president advice even as he closes out his time in the administration. "I expect to continue to provide advice whenever the president would like advice," Musk said in response to a question from a reporter. "I hope so," Trump chimed in. "I expect to remain a friend and an adviser and certainly, if there's anything the president wants me to do, I'm at the president's service," Musk added. 6. On international students: Trump said, 'We want to have great students here. We just don't want students that are causing trouble.' 7. On the One Big Beautiful Bill: Trump said, 'It's going to be negotiated... but the end result is, it extends the Trump tax cuts. If it doesn't get approved, you'll have a 68% tax increase... It's an amazing bill. It does amazing things... I think it's going to be passed.' 8. 'I'd like to see the money go to trade schools': Trump said, "I'd like to see the money go to trade schools, where people learn how to fix motors and engines... You could have the greatest trade school system anywhere in the world... We probably found our pot of gold, and that's what's been wasted at places like Harvard." 9. On the Appeals Court ruling on tariffs: "I was so honored that we got that ridiculous stay lifted because that would have taken away presidential power. It would have taken away everything that was granted by the founders... Most importantly, it would have left us vulnerable," Trump said. 10. Gaza, Iran deal: Trumo said, "They're very close to an agreement on Gaza... I think we have a chance of making a deal with Iran also... If we could have a deal without bombs being dropped all over the Middle East, that would be a very good thing."
Fox News
2 hours ago
- General
- Fox News
Purdue University immediately closes DEI office amid state, federal pressure
Print Close By Alexandra Koch Published May 30, 2025 Purdue University announced Friday it is "sunsetting" DEI activities and initiatives, effective immediately. "An increasing number of actions and policy measures at both the federal and state level have made it clear that doing so is a necessary part of our future as a public university and a state educational institution," the university said in a statement. The move comes after similar announcements from other Big 10 schools, including the University of Michigan and Ohio State. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES IT'S SHUTTERING ITS DEI OFFICES DUE TO TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging will close as will related activities in colleges and departments, according to school officials. Staff colleagues working in DEI departments will have the opportunity to interview for vacancies in other departments. THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 'SUNSETS' OFFICES AMID ONGOING REVIEW OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION WORK The university will also update leading programs in its colleges into the Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus in the Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management to "serve all academic programs and to best support all current and future students," according to the statement. Cultural centers will continue to serve as open resources for the Purdue community, providing support for all students as part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life. DEI OFFICE CLOSURES AT UNIVERSITIES PILE UP AFTER ANOTHER STATE ORDERS END TO 'WOKE VIRUS' "As we refocus our efforts on the success of all students in keeping with our land-grant mission and values, our team will be with you every step of the way through these updates," Purdue University Provost & Miller Family professor Patrick J. Wolfe wrote in the statement. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Purdue University did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Print Close URL
India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Trump fires National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet over DEI support
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., describing her as a supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and saying she was inappropriate for the did not cite any specific actions or comments by Kim Sajet that may have triggered her firing, which he announced in a brief social media for Sajet, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution, which owns the museum, did not immediately reply to requests for comment. "Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am herby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet," Trump said in his post on Truth Social."She is a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position." He added a new gallery director would be named was the first woman to serve as director of the gallery, a landmark Washington institution that houses portraits of distinguished Americans, including every president. It contains over 26,000 works, according to its was not immediately clear whether Trump had the legal authority to fire Sajet. The Smithsonian is technically independent of the federal government, despite receiving most of its budget from the U.S. firing is the latest salvo in Trump's war against DEI initiatives. It also comes as Trump seeks to reshape the capital's arts and culture scene, including by dismissing Kennedy Center board members and installing himself as DEI actions have alarmed advocates, who say they effectively erase decades of hard-fought progress on leveling the playing field for marginalized communities. Trump's administration claims DEI initiatives are discriminatory and stifle a Nigerian-born art historian, has served as the gallery's director since 2013. In a 2015 interview with the Washington Post, Sajet reflected on the gallery's efforts to examine issues of race and gender."Where are all the women and African Americans?" Sajet told the Post of the gallery's collection."We can't correct the ills of history. Women and men and women of color — their portraits weren't taken. How are we going to show the presence of absence?"Tune InMust Watch
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director, citing DEI support
By Christian Martinez (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., describing her as a supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and saying she was inappropriate for the role. Trump did not cite any specific actions or comments by Kim Sajet that may have triggered her firing, which he announced in a brief social media post. Representatives for Sajet, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution, which owns the museum, did not immediately reply to requests for comment. "Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am herby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet," Trump said in his post on Truth Social. "She is a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position." He added a new gallery director would be named soon. Sajet was the first woman to serve as director of the gallery, a landmark Washington institution that houses portraits of distinguished Americans, including every president. It contains over 26,000 works, according to its website. It was not immediately clear whether Trump had the legal authority to fire Sajet. The Smithsonian is technically independent of the federal government, despite receiving most of its budget from the U.S. Congress. Sajet's firing is the latest salvo in Trump's war against DEI initiatives. It also comes as Trump seeks to reshape the capital's arts and culture scene, including by dismissing Kennedy Center board members and installing himself as chairman. Trump's DEI actions have alarmed advocates, who say they effectively erase decades of hard-fought progress on leveling the playing field for marginalized communities. Trump's administration claims DEI initiatives are discriminatory and stifle merit. Sajet, a Nigerian-born art historian, has served as the gallery's director since 2013. In a 2015 interview with the Washington Post, Sajet reflected on the gallery's efforts to examine issues of race and gender. "Where are all the women and African Americans?" Sajet told the Post of the gallery's collection. "We can't correct the ills of history. Women and men and women of color — their portraits weren't taken. How are we going to show the presence of absence?"
Reuters
5 hours ago
- General
- Reuters
Trump fires National Portrait Gallery director, citing DEI support
May 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had fired the director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., describing her as a supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and saying she was inappropriate for the role. Trump did not cite any specific actions or comments by Kim Sajet that may have triggered her firing, which he announced in a brief social media post. Representatives for Sajet, the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian Institution, which owns the museum, did not immediately reply to requests for comment. "Upon the request and recommendation of many people, I am herby terminating the employment of Kim Sajet," Trump said in his post on Truth Social. "She is a highly partisan person, and a strong supporter of DEI, which is totally inappropriate for her position." He added a new gallery director would be named soon. Sajet was the first woman to serve as director of the gallery, a landmark Washington institution that houses portraits of distinguished Americans, including every president. It contains over 26,000 works, according to its website. It was not immediately clear whether Trump had the legal authority to fire Sajet. The Smithsonian is technically independent of the federal government, despite receiving most of its budget from the U.S. Congress. Sajet's firing is the latest salvo in Trump's war against DEI initiatives. It also comes as Trump seeks to reshape the capital's arts and culture scene, including by dismissing Kennedy Center board members and installing himself as chairman. Trump's DEI actions have alarmed advocates, who say they effectively erase decades of hard-fought progress on leveling the playing field for marginalized communities. Trump's administration claims DEI initiatives are discriminatory and stifle merit. Sajet, a Nigerian-born art historian, has served as the gallery's director since 2013. In a 2015 interview with the Washington Post, opens new tab, Sajet reflected on the gallery's efforts to examine issues of race and gender. "Where are all the women and African Americans?" Sajet told the Post of the gallery's collection. "We can't correct the ills of history. Women and men and women of color — their portraits weren't taken. How are we going to show the presence of absence?"
