Trump cabinet flaunts Gulf of America hats; Musk spotted with mysterious neck scar | Watch

All of President Donald Trump's cabinet members had Gulf of America hats placed in front of them during their first meeting after completing 100 days in power.

Updated on: Apr 30, 2025, 23:37:05 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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All of President Donald Trump's cabinet members had Gulf of America hats placed in front of them during their first meeting after completing 100 days in power. The visual came a day after the president flaunted the hat ahead of his rally in Michigan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, some social media users spotted a scar on the Department of Government Efficiency chief, Elon Musk.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk reacts while wearing a cap with the words "Gulf of America" (REUTERS)

The mark on Musk's neck is a scar from a 2020 surgery on his C5-C6 vertebrae to remove a bone spur pressing on his spinal cord. The injury happened during a sumo wrestling match at his 42nd birthday party in 2013, where he damaged a disc attempting a judo throw. The 53-year-old had another neck surgery in January 2025. However, there has been no confirmation of a scar from the latest procedure.

Musk wearing ‘multiple hats’

Billionaire adviser Elon Musk was seated next to Trump. He appeared to be busy with his two hats - one a DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) cap and the other a Gulf of America hat. He stacked them atop one another.

Trump said, "I love the double hat by the way. He's the only one who can get away with it."

"I told you I wear a lot of hats. Even my hat has a hat," Musk joked. The Tesla CEO added that 'people voted for secure borders, safe cities, and sensible spending and that's what they've gotten. A tremendous amount has been accomplished in the first 100 days'.

Trump blames Biden for the economy

Meanwhile, President Trump blamed the Biden administration for the poor performance of the country's economy in his first 100 days.

“We came in on January 20. So this is Biden, and you can even say the next quarter is sort of Biden, because it doesn’t just happen on a daily or hourly basis, but we’re turning it around," Trump said at the cabinet meeting.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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