Trump wants Musk to stay with admin, says DOGE found something 'horrible' today

President Donald Trump said he wants Elon Musk to stay on his team "as long as possible" during a conversation with reporters Thursday, adding that DOGE had found something "horrible," without divulging further details.

The president's remarks came during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One, during which Trump was asked how much longer Musk would stay on as a "special government employee." The questions followed a media report from Politico this week claiming Trump had told his inner circle that Musk will be leaving his role as a "special government employee" with DOGE soon. The report cited internal frustrations with Musk's "unpredictability" and his potential to be a "political liability."  

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