President Donald Trump and DOGE chief Elon Musk said the media was trying to drive a wedge between them by claiming dissension among Trump supporters.

Key Details: While Musk has become a target of Democratic attacks, Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over their support of Musk. Some Republican Senators worry about the loss of federal jobs that employ individuals in their home states, while many Americans are having difficulty making ends meet.

Key Quotes: “You know, they said, ‘We have breaking news. Donald Trump has ceded control of the presidency to Elon Musk. President Musk will be attending a cabinet meeting tonight at 8:00,’” Trump joked. Wired's Jake Lahut said, “I still don’t have a clear sense of the factions at play here, but it’s happening. I wouldn’t call it a full-blown freak-out quite yet, but the folks I talked to have all been loyal to Trump and have been on the [Trump] train since before January 6, and it takes quite a lot to rattle or surprise these people.

For Context: In January, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles vowed to block any troublemakers from the West Wing and that she would not tolerate anyone trying to work solo.

How the Media Covered it: The New York Post (Lean Right bias) reported that Trump told Musk that he believes the public can see through what the media is trying to do. The New Republic (Left) reported that people closest to Trump are turning to Wiles to intervene in order to reign in Musk. The topic was covered more by sources on the left than by sources on the right.