Trump says media are trying to turn him against Elon Musk
Photo: Trump said the media is trying to split him from Musk (Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump complained about the US media. In an interview with Fox News, Trump says that they are trying to "drive him apart" from Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
"I see it all the time… Actually, Elon called me — he said, you know, 'They're trying to drive us apart.' I said, ‘Absolutely.’", he said.
Trump complained that some media had spread reports that he had allegedly handed over power over the country to Musk, and also referred to Musk as “president.”
“It's just so obvious. They're so bad at it. I used to think they were good at it. They're actually bad at it because if they were good at it, I'd never be president,” Trump said, commenting on the media's alleged attempts to put him at odds with Musk.
Trump also expressed confidence that Americans understand what the purpose of such materials is.
American billionaire Elon Musk actively supported Donald Trump during the election campaign. He also donated a large sum to his campaign.
Trump appointed Musk as the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, and the Trump administration named Musk a special government employee.
According to US media reports, Musk's team has reduced the US Department of Education's spending by more than $900 million.
