Elon Musk has prompted concern after he attended a press conference in The White House with what appeared to be a black eye.

At the conference, Musk and President Donald Trump confirmed the billionaire's departure from a frontline role in the White House.

Musk said the plan does not mark the end of Doge and that much of his cost-cutting team will remain in place and he will continue to give advice to President Trump.

One user on Musk's own X platform asked: "Why is Elon Musk’s right eye, black and blue??????" while another added: "Does anyone know why Elon has a black eye."

Elon Musk applauds in the Oval Office as he attends a press conference Reuters

Musk wearing his Doge cap

Musk later confirmed his child was the one who gave him the black eye, saying he was "horsing around" with his child, who then "punched me in the face."