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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Moment Elon Musk loses it at CBS reporter when grilled on Trump's most controversial policy
Elon Musk got prickly when asked by CBS about one of President Donald Trump 's most controversial policies. Musk, who attended an official going away ceremony in the Oval Office on Friday, had been interviewed Tuesday at SpaceX 's headquarters outside of Brownsville, Texas - with the full sit-down released on Sunday. CBS' David Pogue first queried Musk on whether his businesses had been impacted by President Donald Trump's tariffs and then asked the South African-born Musk if he supported Trump's attempts to ban foreign students. 'Yeah. I mean, I think we wanna stick to, you know, the subject of the day, which is, like, spaceships, as opposed to, you know, presidential policy,' Musk responded. Pogue, who was conducting the interview for CBS Sunday Morning, pushed backing telling the billionaire that he had been told 'anything is good' as far as an interview subject. 'No, well - no,' Musk replied. But throughout the sit-down, Musk complained that DOGE became blamed for anything unpopular the Trump Administration was doing. 'Yeah, I think … what was starting to happen was that, like, it's a bit unfair because, like, DOGE became the whipping boy for everything,' Musk said. 'So, if there was some cut, real or imagined, everyone would blame DOGE.' 'I've had people think that, like, somehow DOGE is gonna stop them from getting their Social Security check, which is completely untrue,' he continued. Pogue asked if Silicon Valley's mantra of 'move fast and break things 'really works 'before you really understand what the agency does?' Musk answered that 'it depends on where you're coming from.' The billionaire, who funneled $288 million to help get Trump elected in 2024, said he was ideologically a proponent of small government. 'So, now if somebody's a proponent of, you know, more government programs and bigger government, and they see, "Hey, DOGE is cutting all these government programs," then they'll be fundamentally opposed to that because they just think the government should do more things,' he said. 'That's just a fundamental, I guess, ideological opinion.' 'But my frank opinion of the government is that, like, the government is just, like, the DMV that got big, OK? So, when you say it like, "Let's have the government do something," you should think, "Do you want the DMV to do it?"' Musk mused. Pogue pointed out when the interview aired that Musk started speaking out about his differences with the Trump Administration unprompted. 'And you know, it's not like I agree with everything the administration does,' Musk revealed. 'So it's like, I mean, I agree with much of what the administration does. But we have differences of opinion. You know, there are things that I don't entirely agree with. But it's difficult for me to bring that up in an interview because then it creates a bone of contention,' he continued. 'So then, I'm a little stuck in a bind, where I'm like, well, I don't wanna, you know, speak up against the administration, but I also don't wanna take responsibility for everything this administration's doing,' the billionaire added. In a clip that aired Tuesday ahead of Sunday's full interview, Musk was heard complaining about Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' and how it basically erases the cost-savings he says DOGE is responsible for. Musk said 'I think a bill can be big or it can be beautiful. But I don't know if it could be both.' That criticism irritated some in Trumpworld and by Wednesday, Musk was announcing that his time in Washington, D.C. was coming to an end. His final D.C. appearance involved him being asked about a story that appeared in The New York Times alleging widespread drug use. A reporter also asked Musk why he had a black eye.
South China Morning Post
2 days ago
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong can benefit from Donald Trump's crackdown on foreign students
The fallout of the dispute between US President Donald Trump and Harvard University is increasingly felt across the world, with students from mainland China, Hong Kong and elsewhere struggling to secure visas to further their studies. While it is regrettable that foreign students have become the collateral damage of yet another misguided Trump policy, there is a silver lining for the city as it strives to tap global talents with its 'Study in Hong Kong' brand. Advertisement The US restrictions on foreign students have escalated into a diplomatic row. Having earlier urged Washington to safeguard the lawful and legitimate rights and interests of international students, China has hit out at what it described as unreasonable cancellation of visas for Chinese students 'under the pretext of ideology and national security', adding that it had lodged representations with the US. Beijing's strong response came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department would work with the Department of Homeland Security to 'aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Communist Party or studying in critical fields'. The US would also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future applications from mainland China and Hong Kong, he added. The row began with Trump pressuring America's oldest university over its funding and admissions following protests on campus over the Israel-Gaza war. The crackdown is also seen as revenge as the elite universities are perceived as a base against Trump's leadership. It also stems from the misguided idea that these top universities, by accepting a significant number of Chinese and foreign students, are helping other nations enhance their competitiveness. While it is true that hundreds of thousands of students leave China for study in the US every year, a considerable number also stay behind and contribute to the development of science and technology as well as the American economy. As the Trump administration closes the door for these foreign talents who are potential assets to the country's economy and development, others are bound to swing theirs wide open. The uncertainties and hostility facing foreign students will only backfire and further alienate the US from the world. Advertisement The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is among the first to welcome affected Harvard students. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has pledged to provide 'the best assistance' to Chinese students facing 'unfair treatment' in the US and urged different sectors to capitalise on the opportunity together. With five local universities ranked among the world's top 100, the 'Study in Hong Kong' brand surely has its appeal.
CNN
2 days ago
- Business
- CNN
‘Well, we all are going to die': GOP Senator defends Medicaid cuts in heated town hall
GOP senator pressed on Medicaid in heated town hall GOP Sen. Joni Ernst faced concerns from town hall attendees over potential cuts to Medicaid and SNAP programs as a result of President Donald Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill, saying at one point, 'Well, we all are going to die,' and insisting that those who are eligible for Medicaid will continue to receive payments. 01:12 - Source: CNN Fareed Zakaria breaks down Trump's tariff battle CNN's Fareed Zakaria breaks down what's going on with President Donald Trump's battle with the Supreme Court over tariffs. 00:58 - Source: CNN Hear from the athlete at center of Trump threat on trans sports If high school track standout A.B. Hernandez competes at the state championship, California's federal funding may be in doubt. President Donald Trump has promised to cut the funds if the transgender teen is allowed to compete. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones reports. 02:07 - Source: CNN President Trump's timeline for things seems to almost always be 'in two weeks' President Donald Trump told reporters it will take about 'two weeks' to determine whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine. That two week timeline, CNN's Abby Phillip says, is a familiar one. 01:48 - Source: CNN President Trump is on a pardoning spree President Donald Trump used his pardon power to grant clemency to a wave of individuals who had been convicted of crimes that range from public corruption, guns and even maritime-related offenses, according to multiple officials. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 00:53 - Source: CNN Trump responds to Wall Street term 'TACO': Trump Always Chickens Out President Donald Trump was asked about "TACO," an acronym that means "Trump Always Chickens Out," which is used by Wall Street workers for his on-and-off approach to tariffs. Calling it "the nastiest question," Trump defended his tariff policy by calling it "negotiation." 01:13 - Source: CNN Harvard students and faculty speak out against Trump Harvard students and faculty spoke to CNN ahead of commencement as Donald Trump said the university should cap foreign enrollment. The Trump administration has recently sought to cancel $100 million in contracts with the school. 02:03 - Source: CNN Trump says new Russia sanctions could hurt peace talks President Donald Trump expressed concern that levying new sanctions against Russia in response to their continued strikes in Ukraine could jeopardize peace talks between the two nations. 00:51 - Source: CNN Trump voter may lose his job because of Trump policies CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — and speaks to a Trump voter who is in danger of being laid off due to the President's tariffs. 01:11 - Source: CNN He voted for the first time at 55. Hear why CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — and hears why, at 55, one man felt compelled to vote in a presidential election for the first time in his life. 01:04 - Source: CNN DEI leader: Trump's agenda 'instills fear' CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — where a leader of a DEI program tells him what she's doing to prepare for possible funding cuts. 00:48 - Source: CNN NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends Trump relationship New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks with CNN's Maria Santana about his controversial relationship with President Donald Trump, which has garnered close attention after the Department of Justice recommended his criminal charges be dropped. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump directs federal agencies to cancel Harvard contracts The White House is directing federal agencies to cancel all remaining contracts with Harvard University – about $100 million in all, two senior Trump administration officials told CNN – the latest barb against the school as it refuses to bend to the White House's barrage of policy demands amid a broader politically charged assault on US colleges. 01:15 - Source: CNN Finland's president responds to Russian military activity along border CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Finland's President Alexander Stubb about his country ramping up its military to deter potential Russian aggression. 02:16 - Source: CNN Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley President Donald Trump has signed full pardons for imprisoned reality show couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in 2022 for a conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million, according to a White House official. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump: 'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin' Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump said that he was 'not happy with what Putin is doing', after Moscow launched its largest aerial attack of its three-year full-scale war on Ukraine overnight. 00:50 - Source: CNN Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day President Donald Trump honors fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. 00:27 - Source: CNN Johnson pressed on Medicaid cuts in spending bill CNN's Jake Tapper asks House Speaker Mike Johnson about who will lose Medicaid under President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'. Johnson defends the proposed cuts and argues the changes target "waste, fraud and abuse." 01:30 - Source: CNN Is the U.S. on the brink of fiscal crisis? President Trump's economic agenda is expected to add nearly $4 trillion to the US national debt. CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down what that could mean for the economy. 01:48 - Source: CNN
CNN
3 days ago
- Business
- CNN
‘Well, we all are going to die': GOP Senator defends Medicaid cuts in heated town hall
GOP senator pressed on Medicaid in heated town hall GOP Sen. Joni Ernst faced concerns from town hall attendees over potential cuts to Medicaid and SNAP programs as a result of President Donald Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill, saying at one point, 'Well, we all are going to die,' and insisting that those who are eligible for Medicaid will continue to receive payments. 01:12 - Source: CNN Fareed Zakaria breaks down Trump's tariff battle CNN's Fareed Zakaria breaks down what's going on with President Donald Trump's battle with the Supreme Court over tariffs. 00:58 - Source: CNN Hear from the athlete at center of Trump threat on trans sports If high school track standout A.B. Hernandez competes at the state championship, California's federal funding may be in doubt. President Donald Trump has promised to cut the funds if the transgender teen is allowed to compete. CNN's Julia Vargas Jones reports. 02:07 - Source: CNN President Trump's timeline for things seems to almost always be 'in two weeks' President Donald Trump told reporters it will take about 'two weeks' to determine whether Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about ending the war in Ukraine. That two week timeline, CNN's Abby Phillip says, is a familiar one. 01:48 - Source: CNN President Trump is on a pardoning spree President Donald Trump used his pardon power to grant clemency to a wave of individuals who had been convicted of crimes that range from public corruption, guns and even maritime-related offenses, according to multiple officials. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 00:53 - Source: CNN Trump responds to Wall Street term 'TACO': Trump Always Chickens Out President Donald Trump was asked about "TACO," an acronym that means "Trump Always Chickens Out," which is used by Wall Street workers for his on-and-off approach to tariffs. Calling it "the nastiest question," Trump defended his tariff policy by calling it "negotiation." 01:13 - Source: CNN Harvard students and faculty speak out against Trump Harvard students and faculty spoke to CNN ahead of commencement as Donald Trump said the university should cap foreign enrollment. The Trump administration has recently sought to cancel $100 million in contracts with the school. 02:03 - Source: CNN Trump says new Russia sanctions could hurt peace talks President Donald Trump expressed concern that levying new sanctions against Russia in response to their continued strikes in Ukraine could jeopardize peace talks between the two nations. 00:51 - Source: CNN Trump voter may lose his job because of Trump policies CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — and speaks to a Trump voter who is in danger of being laid off due to the President's tariffs. 01:11 - Source: CNN He voted for the first time at 55. Hear why CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — and hears why, at 55, one man felt compelled to vote in a presidential election for the first time in his life. 01:04 - Source: CNN DEI leader: Trump's agenda 'instills fear' CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — where a leader of a DEI program tells him what she's doing to prepare for possible funding cuts. 00:48 - Source: CNN NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends Trump relationship New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks with CNN's Maria Santana about his controversial relationship with President Donald Trump, which has garnered close attention after the Department of Justice recommended his criminal charges be dropped. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump directs federal agencies to cancel Harvard contracts The White House is directing federal agencies to cancel all remaining contracts with Harvard University – about $100 million in all, two senior Trump administration officials told CNN – the latest barb against the school as it refuses to bend to the White House's barrage of policy demands amid a broader politically charged assault on US colleges. 01:15 - Source: CNN Finland's president responds to Russian military activity along border CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Finland's President Alexander Stubb about his country ramping up its military to deter potential Russian aggression. 02:16 - Source: CNN Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley President Donald Trump has signed full pardons for imprisoned reality show couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in 2022 for a conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million, according to a White House official. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 01:07 - Source: CNN Trump: 'I don't know what the hell happened to Putin' Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in Morristown, New Jersey, President Donald Trump said that he was 'not happy with what Putin is doing', after Moscow launched its largest aerial attack of its three-year full-scale war on Ukraine overnight. 00:50 - Source: CNN Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day President Donald Trump honors fallen service members at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day. 00:27 - Source: CNN Johnson pressed on Medicaid cuts in spending bill CNN's Jake Tapper asks House Speaker Mike Johnson about who will lose Medicaid under President Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'. Johnson defends the proposed cuts and argues the changes target "waste, fraud and abuse." 01:30 - Source: CNN Is the U.S. on the brink of fiscal crisis? President Trump's economic agenda is expected to add nearly $4 trillion to the US national debt. CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down what that could mean for the economy. 01:48 - Source: CNN
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Trump Defends Signature Policy Bill After Musk Criticism
President Donald Trump defended his signature policy bill that passed the House last week after Elon Musk criticized it for undermining the government cuts he spearheaded, with Trump telling reporters Wednesday his reaction to Musk's comments is 'a lot of things,' while acknowledging the bill will undergo modifications in the Senate. This is a developing story and will be updated.
