US President Donald Trump gave a big shout out to his adviser Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in his first joint address to Congress. The President referred to Musk as the head of DOGE and said he “didn’t need this”, acknowledging the contribution of the billionaire entrepreneur, who was present in the gallery. The crowd erupted in cheers as the President introduced him.Democrats, meanwhile, held small black signs with bold white lettering reading \”Protect Veterans,\” \”Save Medicaid,\” and \”Musk Steals\” Some even raised them higher as Trump began his speech, signaling their dissent. Trump stressed his administration is focusing on economic efficiency, with Musk’s work in technology and innovation playing a key role in those efforts. The US President is pushing to extend presidential power to its limits, with the popular vote behind him and a Republican-controlled House and Senate doing his bidding. He has cracked down on the federal bureaucracy, firing thousands of workers, shuttering entire agencies and decimating foreign aid.
