The Kansas Republican said Musk came up at the White House meeting for a "laughing conversation for 30 seconds" and that Mr. Trump is "absolutely not" concerned about his criticism.

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Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson arrives for a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik / Getty Images ...