Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work but acknowledging mistakes
Elon Musk appeared with President Trump at the White House in February 2025 to defend the cuts his Department of Government Efficiency was pushing across the federal government, acknowledging there may be mistakes, as Trump ordered agencies to work with DOGE and Democratic states sued over its access to Treasury systems.

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4 developments- Feb 5, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Musk’s DOGE efforts pose a ‘constitutional crisis,’ experts warn
- Feb 8, 2025Here’s What To Know About Elon Musk’s DOGE: Democratic States Sue Trump Over Treasury Access
- Feb 11, 2025Trump Signs Executive Order Instructing Government To Work With Musk’s DOGE—Here’s What To Know
- Feb 12, 2025Musk appears at White House defending DOGE’s work but acknowledging mistakes - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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Trump Signs Executive Order Instructing Government To Work With Musk’s DOGE—Here’s What To Know
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