The Punch Line: Elon Musk’s Black Eye Steals the Show at Oval Office Farewell

Elon Musk bid farewell to his role in the Trump administration with a noticeable black eye, sparking widespread speculation about its origin. The Tesla CEO attended a press conference in the Oval Office on Friday, where President Donald Trump praised his work as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). As Musk stood alongside Trump, eagle-eyed viewers noticed the bruise under his right eye, prompting questions about what might have caused it.

A Playful Explanation
When asked about the bruise, Musk jokingly referenced a recent incident involving French President Emmanuel Macron before revealing the real story: a playful encounter with his 5-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii. Musk said he told his son, “Go ahead, punch me in the face,” and the young boy obliged, resulting in the noticeable bruise. Trump chimed in, seemingly impressed by the boy’s strength, saying, “X could do it, if you knew X.”

A New Chapter for DOGE
Despite the distraction, Musk remained focused on his message, emphasizing that his departure from the Trump administration doesn’t mark the end of DOGE. “This is not the end of DOGE,” he told reporters. “Only the beginning.” During his 130-day tenure, the department reportedly saved over $175 billion through asset sales, canceled contracts, and anti-fraud efforts, translating to an estimated $1,087 saved per taxpayer.