HUD Hack Sparks Musk Power Discussions

Federal employees at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) were greeted with an AI-generated video of President Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet, displayed on all televisions throughout the building. The video, captioned 'LONG LIVE THE REAL KING,' was part of a prank by hackers, resulting in building staff manually unplugging TVs to stop the broadcast. This incident coincides with controversy over the Trump administration's proposal to cut half of HUD's workforce, targeting critical programs, which has raised concerns about the agency's operational capacity. HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett condemned the prank as a waste of taxpayer resources, promising appropriate actions against those responsible. The video also references Trump's recent social media post where he called himself a king after ending congestion pricing in New York City, further highlighting the perceived influence of Musk, who is involved in significant government efficiency changes. The prank has fueled discussions on Musk's power within the administration, with critics dubbing him 'President Musk.'