Elon Musk delivered a bold endorsement of President Donald Trump’s second-term performance, declaring his first 100 days in office “possibly the greatest since the founding of the country.” The praise came during a Cabinet meeting held on April 30, where Musk outlined what he sees as a transformational period for the federal government under Trump’s leadership.
Musk, who has served as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), credited the administration with achieving sweeping reforms in a short time—citing aggressive border enforcement, dramatic reductions in federal waste, and a renewed focus on public safety and fiscal discipline.
“From what I’ve seen on the inside,” Musk told the group, “what President Trump has accomplished in just 100 days could rival or surpass any administration in American history.”
.@elonmusk: “The people voted for secure borders, safe cities, and sensible spending and that’s what they’ve gotten. A tremendous amount has been accomplished in the first 100 days.”@POTUS: “You have been treated unfairly but the vast majority of people in this country really… pic.twitter.com/I6X1WINZew
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 30, 2025
Under Musk’s direction, DOGE has implemented cost-cutting initiatives that have reportedly saved taxpayers over $160 billion. This includes streamlining federal departments, eliminating redundant agencies, and replacing bloated bureaucracies with tech-driven solutions. Musk’s unconventional leadership style drew protests from entrenched interests and opposition from the federal bureaucracy, but he remained steadfast in pushing forward the president’s America First efficiency agenda.
While Musk announced that he plans to reduce his day-to-day involvement with DOGE to refocus on Tesla and SpaceX, he assured Trump and his Cabinet that he would remain available as an informal advisor. His departure is expected to be phased over the coming months, and his team will remain in place to carry out key reforms already in motion.
President Trump took a moment during the meeting to personally thank Musk for his service, calling him “a true visionary” and noting that his work had brought real, measurable change to Washington. The president also injected humor into the room, joking about Musk’s now-famous double-hat style, to which Musk laughed and replied, “You only need two hats when you’re fixing two broken systems.”
Musk’s impact on DOGE has been widely acknowledged—even by some critics—as one of the more unconventional yet effective shake-ups in recent federal history. His departure marks the end of a unique chapter, but the reforms he helped spearhead are expected to have lasting effects.
As the Trump administration enters its next phase, officials say the first 100 days have laid the foundation for what could be the most ambitious overhaul of the federal government in modern history. And according to Musk, it’s just getting started.
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