Where Elon Musk and Donald Trump's alliance could fall apart
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Where Elon Musk and Donald Trump's alliance could fall apart

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Elon Musk could fall out over China if massive tariffs are levied on the nation, it has been claimed. Donald Trump and Elon Musk became strong allies during the election campaign and Musk was made co-chief of the 'Department of Government Efficiency' - but they could still clash 'We have, right now, an $800 billion trade deficit with the world. Tesla CEO Elon Musk, left, shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang as he arrives for a meeting at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk poses with Tesla China-made Model 3 vehicle owners onstage during a delivery event at its Shanghai factory in China Musk speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory in Shanghai Tariffs on China are also not in Musk's best interests and he railed against ones President Joe Biden put on earlier this year. Trump talked tough on China also, both as president the first time and during the campaign against Kamala Harris Musk speaks as Chinese Premier Li Keqiang listens during a meeting at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing 'The fact that he has chosen people with diverse views on China to serve may indicate his current lack of decisive policy.'

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Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
3 days, 6 hours ago

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Hindustan Times  

OSLO -Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the United States. Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US Musk, a close ally of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, last month endorsed a German anti-immigration, anti-Islamic political …

'Sees Congress as employees': Musk warned his bullying likely cost him future success
1 week, 1 day ago

'Sees Congress as employees': Musk warned his bullying likely cost him future success

Raw Story  

Trump's "billionaire sidekick" Elon Musk doesn't have any grasp of how Congress works — and by threatening and attacking any member who criticizes him, he's wrecking any chance he has of actually building a productive working relationship with the lawmakers he needs, Jill Lawrence wrote for The Bulwark on Tuesday. 'The Shanghai plant is Tesla’s largest car manufacturing facility — …

'Mutual destruction': Analyst claims Trump now realizes dumping Musk would doom himself
1 week, 3 days ago

'Mutual destruction': Analyst claims Trump now realizes dumping Musk would doom himself

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire sidekick Elon Musk have locked themselves into a partnership that would be almost impossible to break without mutual destruction, a CNN columnist wrote Monday. Stephen Collinson shared his conclusion while focusing on the MAGA “civil war” triggered by Trump’s siding with Musk in recent days over support of visas for foreign tech workers — …

Elon Musk deemed a 'national security risk' by retired general
1 week, 3 days ago

Elon Musk deemed a 'national security risk' by retired general

Raw Story  

A retired general is warning the Trump administration that X owner Elon Musk is a "national security risk" whose ties to the Chinese government cannot be overlooked. Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré examined Musk's overseas business dealings with his companies Tesla and SpaceX and outlined why they could threaten American security. RELATED: 'He doesn't care': Elon Musk's call for 'more …

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war
1 week, 5 days ago

'Donald Trump has a problem': MSNBC panel points to billionaire vs. MAGA civil war

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's top issue next year is fixing immigration, and an MSNBC political panel thinks he set up his supporters for an internal civil war over it. Speaking to Ayman Mohyeldin, who is filling in for Nicolle Wallace, Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson said Trump has spent the past decade blaming immigrants for all that ails them. It presented itself …

Trump’s chief of staff had scheme to control Musk — its failure could blow up GOP: analyst
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s chief of staff had scheme to control Musk — its failure could blow up GOP: analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s nominee for chief of staff worried that Elon Musk’s connection to the president-elect was bad news and she worked to keep the billionaire’s power under control, a columnist wrote Tuesday. Marcotte wrote that “it’s a safe bet” that Wiles created the Department of Government Efficiency as a way to contain Musk — putting him in a “presidential advisory …

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s clear about Musk’s role but what about free trade?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mint Quick Edit | Trump’s clear about Musk’s role but what about free trade?

Live Mint  

The extent of billionaire Elon Musk’s prospective political authority under Donald Trump had reached such heights of speculation that the US president-elect was constrained to respond to it. Referring to hoaxes, Trump said, “The new one is, ‘President Trump has ceded his presidency to Elon Musk.’ No, no… That’s not happening. The context of this extraordinary statement was Musk’s use …

Elon Musk can easily use Donald Trump's greatest advantage against him
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk can easily use Donald Trump's greatest advantage against him

Salon  

The more Donald Trump denies he's being controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, who purchased the president-elect with over $250 million in campaign spending this year, the less anyone believes him. Democrats started the "President Musk" meme, and, predictably, Trump's narcissism has led to defensiveness. But that's also why, as Ocasio-Cortez said, Musk's involvement is politically toxic for Trump, as it …

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump takes a swipe at close pal Elon Musk and reveals why the billionaire will 'never' be president

Daily Mail  

President-elect Donald Trump took a swipe at 'first buddy' Elon Musk as critics question who is really in charge between the close pair as the 78-year-old prepares to return to the White House. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk is 'not going to be president' because he was born in South Africa as his critics question who is really in charge …

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Wall Street Journal flames Trump and Musk over ‘budget fiasco’ and what it threatens for future

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has eviscerated Donald Trump …

A threat to Panama and a message to Elon Musk: Takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech as President-elect
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A threat to Panama and a message to Elon Musk: Takeaways from Trump’s first rally speech as President-elect

The Hindu  

President-elect Donald Trump came to Arizona on Sunday for his first rally speech since winning the November election. We’re going to really give it a shot.” Mr. Trump, who likes to say that his clear but close victory was a landslide, argued: “There’s a spirit that we have now that we didn’t have just a short while ago.” Besides his …

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Can Elon Musk become US president? Donald Trump's big remarks amid raging debate

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump on Monday called talks that he had ceded the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk a “hoax”, and said that he will be the new president of the United States. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. “No, he’s not taking the …

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Elon Musk emerges as power player amid US government shutdown crisis

Hindustan Times  

In the midst of the US shutdown crisis, Elon Musk emerged as a significant influencer, wielding considerable power alongside President-elect Donald Trump. The world's richest person played a key role as the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday that would avert a midnight government shutdown. But as House Speaker Mike Johnson and congressional Republicans scrambled to pass …

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team refutes ‘President Musk’s outsized influence on GOP

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team has pushed back against claims that Elon Musk is wielding outsized influence within the Republican Party after the tech billionaire played a major role in derailing a key spending bill intended to avert a government shutdown. Early Wednesday, Musk denounced the bill on his social media platform X, warning, “Stop the steal of your tax dollars!” …

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal

Raw Story  

Congress is careening toward a government shutdown after U.S. President-elect Trump, egged on by billionaire Elon Musk—who helped bankroll Trump's reelection campaign and is slated to help oversee cuts to government spending and regulation in the new administration—torpedoed a federal spending bill that would have kept the government open for the next few months. These sorts of remarks continued Thursday, …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democrats have slammed Elon Musk after his opposition to House …

Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest
3 weeks ago

Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest

NPR  

Sen. Warren urges Trump to hold Musk accountable for conflicts of interest toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says Elon Musk should be required to comply with the same stringent conflict of interest rules that federal employees have to follow. Sponsor Message "He either needs to divest his ongoing interests or he needs to fence …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
3 weeks ago

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The people want change," Musk told the audience of …

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk's Favorability Is Similar To Donald Trump's, Poll Finds

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. Musk, whose net worth tops $400 billion, oversees six businesses while continuing to work closely with Trump: electric car manufacturer Tesla, the X social media platform, space technology …

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Elon Musk, Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans: AP-NORC poll

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly after the election with all the swagger of the winning candidate himself. It's going to be a revolution.” Musk's attachment to Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman — and roughly the same percentages …

Indonesia plans to pitch data-center opportunities to Elon Musk
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Indonesia plans to pitch data-center opportunities to Elon Musk

Live Mint  

NUSA DUA, Indonesia—Indonesia plans to pitch business opportunities, including data centers, to Elon Musk, although he previously declined a proposal to build an electric-vehicle battery factory in the country, a government adviser said. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, chairman of Indonesia’s National Economic Council, said he suggested the battery-factory idea to Musk, but was turned down due to Indonesia’s distance from Tesla’s …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
3 weeks, 2 days ago

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer

Salon  

After dropping more than $250 million on his effort to elect Donald Trump, billionaire and Pentagon contractor Elon Musk could now use his power and influence to steer sweetheart deals to his network of companies, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., warned in a letter sent Monday to the Trump transition team. “Putting Mr. Musk in a position to influence billions of …

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk
4 weeks ago

Some Democrats want to thaw their frosty relationship with Elon Musk

Politico  

Musk is the world’s richest man, and his companies are helping determine the future of space exploration, electric vehicles, AI and social media. President Joe Biden said Musk’s ties to other countries were “worthy of being looked at” and attacked him as a one-time “illegal worker.” Musk, in turn, called Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris each a “puppet.” Liberals …

Is Elon Musk's role in US efficiency reform a new threat to China?
1 month ago

Is Elon Musk's role in US efficiency reform a new threat to China?

India Today  

China is looking at US President-elect Donald Trump’s efficiency agenda as a big threat to its exports-oriented economy. Trump’s New Inner Circle The one man making almost as much noise as Trump on this issue is his biggest supporter, Elon Musk, who also happens to be the world’s richest man. It’s no surprise that Trump has nominated Musk and Vivek …

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign
1 month ago

Not just Elon Musk: Silicon Valley's tech bosses poured millions into US presidential campaign

India Today  

NEW DELHI: Silicon Valley tech moguls made a significant impact on the recent 2024 US presidential election, with a Guardian analysis revealing that the tech industry contributed over $394.1 million to the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The majority of these donations came from billionaire Elon Musk, who gave an enormous $242.6 million to former President Donald Trump’s …

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’
1 month ago

Trump adds more billionaires to his administration after promising to help ‘everyday Americans’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person, has been tapped to …

Elon Musk heads to US Congress to discuss government trimming
1 month ago

Elon Musk heads to US Congress to discuss government trimming

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, appointed by Donald Trump to head a government efficiency commission, will meet with congressional lawmakers in Washington on Thursday to discuss his plans for radical budget cuts. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas, U.S., November 19, 2024. "On Nov. 5, voters …

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine
1 month ago

Why Donald Trump And Elon Musk's Bromance Might Spell Trouble For Ukraine

Huff Post  

Despite his conflicting business interests, Elon Musk remains crucial to America’s efforts to support Ukraine in its war against Russia. “As long as he’s in favor with Trump, Elon Musk will attempt to to shape the outcome of Trump administration policy towards Ukraine and and what happens next,” Klain said. “He’s clearly interested in this and will keep trying to …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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1 month ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China
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1 month ago

Before DOGE, Ramaswamy spent years attacking Musk for ties to China

CNN  

CNN — Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of the proposed Department of Government Efficiency alongside billionaire Elon Musk, has a lengthy history of attacking his partner’s ties to China, frequently referring to Musk as a “circus monkey” and a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Trump’s statement last month announcing the creation of DOGE quoted Musk as saying that “this will …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's incoming government efficiency chief Elon Musk will meet Republican lawmakers next week to begin discussions about the tech billionaire's new commission tasked with cutting billions of dollars in federal spending. Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, said in a post on X he was looking forward to hosting Musk next Thursday, along with his …

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall
1 month, 1 week ago

'Daunting reality': Elon Musk's government-slashing plan could hit brick wall

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been tapped by Donald Trump to run a government-wide task force to cut spending and personnel, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, after an internet meme. "Any effort to slash the federal government and its 2.3 million civilian workers will likely face resistance in Congress, lawsuits from activist groups and delays mandated …

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk mocks own government efficiency department with ‘I can’t believe DOGE is real’ post with laughing emojis

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk has shared his own disbelief that the government …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's department under Donald Trump biggest threat to China in Trump 2.0, warns Xi advisor
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's department under Donald Trump biggest threat to China in Trump 2.0, warns Xi advisor

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, to be headed by billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, will be the biggest threat to China as Beijing has to compete with a far more efficient US political system, according to a policy advisor to the Chinese government. Zheng Yongnian, dean of the School of Public Policy at the …

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What do Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to do with DOGE?

Al Jazeera  

Musk wants to slash US government spending by a third, and Ramaswamy wants to cut 75% of the federal workforce. For months, Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has been pushing for a department to slash United States government spending. On November 12, President-elect Donald Trump made his wish come true and announced that Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur …

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A fine bromance: why the Trump and Musk partnership is here to stay

The Independent  

We’ve all been there. Then this week it was Elon’s turn to play host to Don, as Trump flew with him to Texas to witness a successful test launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket. Donald Trump and Elon Musk tucked into a McDonald’s on their way to New York That’s the outcome some have predicted. To many it is no longer …

Elon Musk and Donald Trump seem besotted. Where is their bromance headed?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk and Donald Trump seem besotted. Where is their bromance headed?

Live Mint  

During his victory speech on election night, Donald Trump touched on most of the standard topics for such occasions. Mr Musk, for his part, has stated that his dream and SpaceX’s explicit corporate goal of colonising Mars will be possible only with doge’s help: “The Department of Government Efficiency is the only path to extending life beyond Earth." He specified, …

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's 'bromance' decoded
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's 'bromance' decoded

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's 'bromance' has captivated the world, with the once MAGA critic tech billionaire having now earned a seat at the Trump family table after becoming a close ally and playing a pivotal in the Republican's election victory. Donald Trump and Elon Musk 's 'bromance' has captivated the world, but body language expert Judi James warns there …

'He would be a terrible enemy': Trump warned against attempt to 'break up' with key ally
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'He would be a terrible enemy': Trump warned against attempt to 'break up' with key ally

Raw Story  

Donald Trump has formed a powerful alliance with the wealthiest man in the world, but an analyst explained why the two men are unlikely to split anytime soon. The president-elect has been palling around with Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the tech mogul poured hundreds of millions of dollars into his election win, and while many observers are waiting for …

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is the Donald Trump-Elon Musk bromance already hitting a roadblock?

Firstpost  

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, seems to have had a blazing row with Boris Epshteyn, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top advisers over his influence over the Cabinet picks. Some Trump insiders are accusing Elon Musk of trying to act as ‘co-president.’ Image Credit: AFP Musk is famed for his manic working habits and self-described “hardcore” style, running his …

Elon Musk 'frustrating' Trump inner circle after accusing MAGA loyalist of…
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk 'frustrating' Trump inner circle after accusing MAGA loyalist of…

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s bromance might be hitting a rough patch, and it’s not the kind of turbulence Musk can fix with a SpaceX rocket. After using his influence to push for certain Cabinet picks, including backing Howard Lutnick for Treasury Secretary, Axios reports, the Billionaire donor had a fiery exchange with Boris Epshteyn, a longtime Trump loyalist. FILE …

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Musk is fighting with top Trump adviser on cabinet picks as Tesla CEO’s influence grows

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Musk is clashing with longtime Trump attorney and adviser Boris Epshteyn, including questioning his …

Elon Musk's secret peace talks with Iran: Billionaire's status as key Donald Trump associate confirmed with 'positive' talks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's secret peace talks with Iran: Billionaire's status as key Donald Trump associate confirmed with 'positive' talks

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk has met a leading Iranian official ahead of attempts by the incoming Donald Trump administration to calm tensions in the Middle East. The Tesla tycoon – appointed by the President-elect to lead a new US Department of Government Efficiency – spent more than an hour meeting Iran's ambassador to the UN, it was reported yesterday. It also comes …

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk; here's how Melania feels

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk’s close relationship with Donald Trump has been irking some members of the inner circle of the president-elect, an insider source told Page Six. Donald Trump's inner circle feeling ‘iced out’ due to his close bond with Elon Musk Musk endorsed the president-elect after the assassination attempt at Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the Mar-a-Lago source told the outlet that Trump and …

In Musk, Xi will have ‘a friend with influence’ in Trump administration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Musk, Xi will have ‘a friend with influence’ in Trump administration

Firstpost  

Elon Musk’s involvement in Donald Trump’s new administration is considered good news for China, given the billionaire’s investment in the country’s Electric Vehicle market. The world’s richest man has enjoyed perks in China that were rarely offered to other foreign investors President-elect Donald Trump grabbed China’s attention after he announced that billionaire Elon Musk would help lead what he called …

Here's how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency might work
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here's how Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency might work

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has tasked Elon Musk with setting up a panel to streamline the U.S. government. Musk, whose companies include the electric vehicle maker Tesla and commercial space company SpaceX, has a deep knowledge of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Pentagon, agencies he has extensive contracts with for rockets, satellites and other space operations. Musk said at …

Elon Musk wants to gut the federal government under Trump. What could that look like?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk wants to gut the federal government under Trump. What could that look like?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump’s ally and now Musk’s soon-to-be colleague Vivek Ramaswamy told The New York Times …

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump picks Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

The Hindu  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. Mr. Musk and Mr. Ramaswamy "will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies," Mr. Trump said in a statement. Mr. Trump had …

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