PRESIDENT Donald Trump has tonight planned a special press conference to bid farewell to pal Elon Musk after he announced his departure from the White House.

The Tesla boss said yesterday he is exiting his role as Trump's "secretary of cost-cutting" after criticising a bill announced by the Republican administration.

Trump was all praise for Musk and dubbed the billionaire "terrific" - his first official response on Musk's departure.

The MAGA president said he would hold a special briefing with Musk at the White House to mark his final day in office.

Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Elon is terrific! I am having a Press Conference tomorrow at 1:30 P.M. EST, with Elon Musk , at the Oval Office.

"This will be his last day, but not really, because he will, always, be with us, helpi

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