Musk defends government cuts in surprise White House appearance

Elon Musk spoke from the Oval Office in the White House about the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) and its role in President Donald Trump's administration.

His son X was by his side as he spoke.

Musk was asked about criticism from his detractors that he was "orchestrating a hostile takeover of government", to which he responded that he is delivering the reform America voted for by electing Trump.