'I want Elon to thrive!' Trump denies attempt to 'destroy' Musk's companies

President Donald Trump attempted to dispel reporting that he doesn't want federal government agencies to contract with Elon Musk's companies.

A reporter asked White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday whether the president supported federal contracts going to Musk's xAI, and she said, "I don't think so, no." But Trump disputed that the following day on his Truth Social website.

"Everyone is stating that I will destroy Elon’s companies by taking away some, if not all...