Elon Musk Replies to Trump’s Order to ‘Get More Aggressive’

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In a series of early morning posts, the president appeared to give Musk a performance review.

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Updated Feb. 22 2025 3:14PM EST / Published Feb. 22 2025 2:43PM EST

BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 19: Elon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as they watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. — Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Elon Musk appeared unfazed after President Donald Trump publicly called on the DOGE director to “GET MORE AGGRESSIVE” with his work in a series of Saturday morning posts on Truth Social.

Liam Archacki

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Elon Musk Replies to Trump’s Order to ‘Get More Aggressive’

In a series of early morning posts, the president appeared to give Musk a performance review.

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Liam Archacki