The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Has Disaster Presser as Elon Quits
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May 30, 2025 
Donald Trump, the former President of the United States, shares his thoughts on a chaotic press conference where Elon Musk announced his departure from government. They dive into the extravagant government spending and flawed economic policies. Trump critiques educational funding, advocating for trade schools over traditional universities. The conversation also touches on the controversial tariffs affecting companies like Tesla, and Trump's views on crime, empathy, and international relations, particularly regarding Putin and Ukraine.
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Elon's Black Eye Explanation
- Elon Musk appeared with a noticeable black eye at the press conference, which he explained was from a five-year-old punching him in the face.
- Donald Trump oddly commented that he hadn't noticed Musk's injury during the event.
Elon Musk on Doge's Future
- Elon Musk claimed that his government project Doge is at its beginning, not the end.
- He expressed hope that Doge would save and reduce waste by trillion-dollar amounts over time.
Doge's Failure in Government Spending
- Doge, the government spending cut program, has failed as federal spending increased significantly under Trump.
- Trump's budget forecasts a growing deficit, making Doge the least successful government initiative in recent history.