Elon Musk's visit to the Oval Office with his young son, X Æ A-Xii, made headlines as the four-year-old stole the show by picking his nose and squirming while his dad met with Donald Trump.
Grimes' Disapproval
X's mother, pop music artist Grimes, expressed her disapproval of the public display, calling it a "personal tragedy" and stating that she does not approve of it in any way.
DOGE and Executive Orders
DOGE, a department led by Musk as part of Trump's cabinet, was a main talking point during the visit, with discussions around scaling back the federal workforce and hiring practices.
Musk's Defense and Criticisms
Musk defended DOGE against criticisms of workforce cuts, conflicts of interest, and lack of transparency, vowing to root out high-paid bureaucrats and ensure transparency in the department.
Gulf of Mexico Renamed
Trump's recent executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America was also discussed, with Google Maps updating the name on its site to reflect the change.
