In a bold move, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to any of his cabinet members who may be unhappy with South African-born tech mogul Elon Musk’s involvement in the government.

The warning came after Musk, the world’s wealthiest man, attended his first cabinet meeting as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Elon Musk’s Role and Trump’s Confidence in Him

Musk, appointed to focus on saving taxpayer money and eliminating wasteful government spending, is already at the center of some controversy.

Despite some cabinet members reportedly being less than thrilled with his performance, President Trump made it clear that any dissatisfaction wouldn’t be tolerated.

During a Q&A session, Trump addressed the issue directly, asking, “Anybody unhappy with Elon? If you are, we’ll throw you out of here.”

Trump, known for his staunch support of Musk, continued by saying, “I have a lot of respect for Elon and what he’s doing.

Some may disagree a little, but for the most part, I think everyone is not only happy, they’re thrilled.”

Trump Defends Musk as a Patriot

The President has repeatedly praised Musk, going so far as to call him a “patriot” during a recent Oval Office meeting. He explained, “Elon is to me a patriot.

So, you know, you could call him an employee, you could call him a consultant, you could call him whatever you want.”

Musk became a naturalized US citizen in 2002 after moving to America from South Africa, with a brief period of living in Canada.

He has often described himself as “an American who was born in South Africa.”

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