Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump touts work of 1st month, praises Musk and DOGE
President Donald Trump addressed the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., touting the work his administration has done in its first month in office.
In front of the friendly crowd, Trump suggested his frenetic pace so far could set his party up for success in the midterms.
“I think we’re going to do fantastically. I think the midterms are going to be … a big surprise,” Trump said, adding, “I think so far, we’re very popular.”
President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak during a meeting of the Republican Governors Association at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2025.
Samuel Cororum / AFP via Getty Images
He praised the work of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, claiming they “could find as much as $1.5 trillion worth of waste, abuse” in their efforts to slash federal spending.
“He attracts very young people with high IQs … They’re extraordinary with computers,” Trump said. “He said, they make love to their computer. I said, I don’t want to hear about that.”
Without providing specifics, he rattled off a list of examples of U.S. aid he said has been eliminated.
“$47 million for improving learning outcomes in Asia. What the hell do I care about that?” he said. “We got … enough problems, and all of this is terminated.”
-ABC News’ Molly Nagle
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President Donald Trump addressed the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., touting the work his administration has done in its first month in office.
In front of the friendly crowd, Trump suggested his frenetic pace so far could set his party up for success in the midterms.
“I think we’re going to do fantastically. I think the midterms are going to be … a big surprise,” Trump said, adding, “I think so far, we’re very popular.”
President Donald Trump walks on stage to speak during a meeting of the Republican Governors Association at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2025.
Samuel Cororum / AFP via Getty Images
He praised the work of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, claiming they “could find as much as $1.5 trillion worth of waste, abuse” in their efforts to slash federal spending.
“He attracts very young people with high IQs … They’re extraordinary with computers,” Trump said. “He said, they make love to their computer. I said, I don’t want to hear about that.”
Without providing specifics, he rattled off a list of examples of U.S. aid he said has been eliminated.
“$47 million for improving learning outcomes in Asia. What the hell do I care about that?” he said. “We got … enough problems, and all of this is terminated.”
-ABC News’ Molly Nagle
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