Inside the explosive meeting where Trump reined in Musk

Anger at Musk's unchecked power spilled out in a remarkable meeting.

View in browser|nytimes.com March 7, 2025 Simmering anger at Elon Musk's unchecked power spilled out Thursday in a remarkable Cabinet Room meeting — and President Trump quickly moved to rein him in. Pete Marovich for The New York Times Read an inside account of the explosive meeting. → MORE COVERAGE Here's how President Trump's "51st state" Canada talk came to be seen as deadly serious. → The Trump administration canceled $400 million in grants and contracts to Columbia University. → This is why Republicans want to dismantle the Education Department. → Sign up for the On Politics: Musk's Washington newsletter. A close-up look at how Elon Musk is trying to transform the federal government. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018