Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence
7 hours, 40 minutes ago

Trump asserts leadership, dismisses claims of Musk’s presidential influence

Deccan Chronicle  

President-elect Donald Trump made it clear on Sunday that while Elon Musk plays a prominent role in his administration but he will not be the one calling the shots. While praising Musk as a “great guy,” Trump clarified that Musk’s role would be in leading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, an agency aimed at reducing the size of government and cutting spending. His influence has led some Democrats to accuse him of undermining Trump’s leadership, with anti-Trump groups even humorously labeling Musk as the real power behind the presidency. However, Trump’s team quickly dismissed these claims as “ridiculous.” Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming White House press secretary, asserted, "President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Despite the controversy surrounding Musk’s influence, Trump’s speech largely focused on his political victories, including claims about winning the popular vote, praising his Cabinet picks, and outlining his goals for the upcoming term.

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'Resents the idea': CNN analyst sees Trump bristle as Democratic attack strategy hits home
2 hours, 27 minutes ago

'Resents the idea': CNN analyst sees Trump bristle as Democratic attack strategy hits home

Raw Story  

The Democratic Party has finally hit on an attack tactic which has found its target with Trump, a CNN analyst reported Monday. They “are trying to tweak Trump’s vanity, mockingly suggesting that even after winning a second term, he is still not as powerful as the South Africa-born tech mogul whom he put in charge of slashing the size of …

Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why
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14 hours, 55 minutes ago

Will Elon Musk become US President? Trump says it's not happening, explains why

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump dismissed speculation that billionaire Elon Musk would take over the presidency, saying "it was not happening" and cited constitutional rules of being born in the country to hold the top post, NBC News reported. Musk, the world's richest person, was born in South Africa and has been tapped by Trump to lead the Department of Government …

'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'
18 hours, 3 minutes ago

'He's weak': Trump comment said to show one Dem attack is 'getting under his skin'

Raw Story  

Donald Trump made a statement on Sunday that many critics interpreted as exhibiting his weakness. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. Popular satire account Mrs. Betty Bowers replied with, "This is great for two reasons: it shows that all this President …

'Not exactly a statement you want to have to make': Jen Psaki points to Trump problem
19 hours, 25 minutes ago

'Not exactly a statement you want to have to make': Jen Psaki points to Trump problem

Raw Story  

On Sunday morning former White House press secretary Jen Psaki claimed a statement from Donald Trump's incoming press secretary that her boss is "the Leader of the Republican Party. Referring to the ongoing appearance that billionaire Elon Musk, lately always seen by Trump's side, is calling the shots for the president-elect, Psaki said the messaging coming from the Trump Team …

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference
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19 hours, 49 minutes ago

'He's not taking the presidency': Trump fumes about 'President Musk' at MAGA conference

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump used a speech to MAGA supporters to strongly push back on claims that billionaire Elon Musk had effectively taken over his presidency. While speaking to Turning Point USA's AmFest conference attendees on Sunday, Trump argued that "big companies" wanted him to cut regulations more than slashing taxes. "The new one is President Trump has ceded the presidency …

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider
1 day, 1 hour ago

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

Raw Story  

According to a deep dive into how House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get most of his caucus and Donald Trump to agree on a budget package that kept the government working until March, the Washington Post is reporting that Johnson "blindsided" the president-elect by also negotiating with Democrats. That, in turn, led Trump to prompt billionaire adviser Elon Musk …

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Trump rejects taunts that Elon Musk is real power behind US president-elect

Al Jazeera  

Statements come amid criticism of Musk’s involvement in budget negotiations, outsized role in Trump transition. United States President-elect Donald Trump has pushed back on the notion that he has “ceded the presidency” to billionaire Elon Musk, who has taken an outsized role in the president-elect’s transition into the White House. “He wasn’t born in this country.” The South African-born Musk …

'Musk is an idiot': Chris Matthews launches scathing rant battering 'clown' Trump adviser
3 days ago

'Musk is an idiot': Chris Matthews launches scathing rant battering 'clown' Trump adviser

Raw Story  

MSNBC's "Morning Joe" co-host Johnathan Lemire turned the floor over to Chris Matthews on Friday morning and the former MSNBC host didn't hold back, roasting billionaire Elon Musk as a "clown" and a "fool" who is putting the continuing operation of the government at risk. Reflecting on the possible government shutdown, in large part due to the billionaire's threats aimed …

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst
3 days, 2 hours ago

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story  

Reacting to the looming government shutdown which can mainly be attributed to interference from president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, MSNBC's Ali Vitali told the panel on "Morning Joe" this is just a precursor to what the GOP leadership can expect for the next four years. Vitali, who is taking over the reins of "MSNBC's "Way Too Early" …

'Bowed to their master': Conservative slams GOP for treating Elon Musk as shadow president
3 days, 11 hours ago

'Bowed to their master': Conservative slams GOP for treating Elon Musk as shadow president

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is already acting like he's in charge of America rather than President-elect Donald Trump, wrote Never Trump conservative Charlie Sykes for The Atlantic — and incredibly, MAGA Republicans seem to be going along with it. After Musk issued his primary threats on his X platform, wrote Sykes, "panic ensued among the notoriously skittish congressional GOP, who …

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes
3 days, 13 hours ago

'Hurts everyone': Finger-pointing takes over social media after spending bill implodes

Raw Story  

The spectacular implosion of the Donald Trump-backed temporary spending bill sent Washington insiders and political observers into a mad dash to explain their position – and in some cases criticize their own party. “The takeover is complete,” Condé Naste legal affairs editor Luke Zaleski posted to his social media feed after the failed vote Thursday. “Trump and Musk told congressional …

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
3 days, 19 hours ago

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Associated Press  

In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget proposal by posting constantly on his X megaphone and threatening Republicans with primary challenges. “All that does is give the keys to these districts over to the Democrats.” Musk spent an estimated $250 million during the presidential …

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government
3 days, 19 hours ago

'It costs money!' Some Republicans push back at Musk's pressure to shut down government

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Elon Musk’s dumb for a smart guy — at least according to Republicans questioning why the man promising to save the government trillions is on the glide path to costing it billions. “And then it costs money to open up the government.” Some Republicans on Capitol Hill fear Trump’s now following Musk’s lead — a move that has …

'President Musk' trends after Trump's top oligarch torpedoes federal spending deal
3 days, 20 hours 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, …

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk
3 days, 21 hours ago

'He's not living in reality': Fox News reports GOP lawmakers lashing out at Trump and Musk

Raw Story  

X owner Elon Musk earlier this week killed a bipartisan deal to keep the federal government open, and even many Republicans are reportedly not happy about it. Writing on X, Fox News reporter Liz Elkind reveals that there is "a LOT of frustration at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy from rank-and-file House Rs this morning" after the two men publicly …

Democrats blast influence of ‘President Elon Musk’ over Trump amid spending deal row
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3 days, 23 hours 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 …

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress
4 days, 14 hours ago

The Trump-Musk governing duo is clearly a work in progress

Politico  

The sequence highlighted the evolving dynamic with his high-profile benefactor-turned-adviser and raised an awkward question for Trump of whether he or Musk was running the show. In phone interviews with reporters at ABC, CBS and NBC, Trump also called for the debt ceiling to be eliminated or extended and emphasized that if the government did in fact shut down, “it’ll …

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?
4 days, 14 hours ago

Trump, Musk wreak year-end havoc in Washington: Early signs of a volatile Trump 2.0?

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk have apparently unleashed chaos at the Capitol, with the duo seeking to derail a short-term spending compromise crafted by Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, according to a CNN report. This bill should not pass https://t.co/3y7rZ23K4Z — Elon Musk December 18, 2024 Musk's criticism prompted Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance …

Americans view both Musk and Trump roughly equally favorably, new poll discovers
4 days, 15 hours 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 …

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
5 days, 9 hours 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
5 days, 14 hours 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 …

"It’s clear who’s in charge": House GOP scraps funding bill after Trump, Musk tirades
5 days, 14 hours ago

"It’s clear who’s in charge": House GOP scraps funding bill after Trump, Musk tirades

Salon  

A proposed bill to fund the federal government beyond this Friday is dead in the water after it was objected to by President-elect Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. "There's no new agreement right now," Scalise said, admitting that the original agreement was a no-go among House GOP hardliners. Scalise told CNN that "there's no new agreement right now" and …

"Invitation for corruption": Warren suggests Elon Musk could be using Trump to make himself richer
6 days, 14 hours 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
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries.” The following week, the billionaire responded to a report that he might fund challengers to GOP House members who don’t support Trump’s nominees. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a free speech platform, I think, was …

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his

LA Times  

A week after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would “play a significant role in primaries” in the next election. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a free speech platform, I think, was integral to this election, to the win that Donald Trump had,” said departing Republican National Committee co-Chair Lara Trump, the president-elect’s daughter-in-law. Musk …

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way, or his
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump's way, or his

New Indian Express  

“Elon and Vivek talked about having a naughty list and a nice list for members of Congress and senators and how we vote and how we’re spending the American people's money," said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga. Trump's second term comes with the specter of the world's richest man serving as his political enforcer. Purchasing Twitter, truly making it a …

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk Spent $270 Million to Support Trump’s Presidency

Deccan Chronicle  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk spent at least $270 million to help Donald Trump win the US presidency, according to new federal filings, making him the country's biggest political donor.SpaceX and Tesla CEO Musk, the world's richest person, was an ardent supporter of Trump's White House campaign -- funneling money into door knocking operations and speaking at his rallies.His financial backing, …

“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks
2 weeks, 2 days ago

“Botched up pretty bad”: Republicans gripe that Trump isn't vetting Cabinet picks

Salon  

The only constant of Donald Trump's transition into his second term has been chaos. Trump's hinted at forgoing the typical background checks on his nominees as allegations of misconduct pile up around them and the seemingly slapdash nature of Trump's process is starting to chafe lawmakers. A new report from NBC News spoke with Trump transition insiders and Republican politicians …

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Disaster': Senior Republican aide predicts what will get Elon Musk 'bounced by Trump'

Raw Story  

X CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to meet with congressional Republicans to pitch his drastic budget-cutting plans, and it's already causing concern for some on Capitol Hill. An unnamed Republican Senate aide who spoke with Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman on Thursday predicted that Musk and fellow Department of Government Efficiency leader Vivek Ramaswamy would create massive political headaches for Republicans …

Musk’s rivals fear he will target them with his new power
3 weeks ago

Musk’s rivals fear he will target them with his new power

Live Mint  

As the summer drew to a close, Sam Altman thought his relationship with his OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk was in a good place. After plowing $200 million into Trump’s campaign, Musk dubbed himself on X as the incoming president’s “First Buddy." “It’s known that he’s PNG," or persona non grata, said one person close to the Trump family, speaking of …

'He saw an opportunity': Analyst says key Trump ally poised to take over as king of MAGA
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'He saw an opportunity': Analyst says key Trump ally poised to take over as king of MAGA

Raw Story  

Elon Musk’s motive for aligning himself with Donald Trump and MAGA world may not be as clear cut as it seems, according to a political analyst who said the tech billionaire has positioned himself as the new owner of the Republican Party and MAGA movement. Think of Musk as the “man behind the curtain,” said political strategist Chai Komanduri, except …

Musk to hold talks with Republicans on sweeping spending cuts
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Trump's 'political whirlwind' may force 'overreach' that will doom presidency: CNN analyst
4 weeks ago

Trump's 'political whirlwind' may force 'overreach' that will doom presidency: CNN analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's return to the White House will most likely set off a "political whirlwind" in Washington, D.C. — especially if he can place his preferred choices in top administration positions, a CNN analyst wrote Monday. "One big unknown is whether Republican senators are again prepared to challenge Trump’s judgment after it quickly became clear that Gaetz wouldn’t have enough …

Trump move shows 'limit to influence' of one of his 'strongest political allies': report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump move shows 'limit to influence' of one of his 'strongest political allies': report

Raw Story  

One of Donald Trump's latest actions shows that one of his closest allies doesn't have the influence over the president-elect that some thought, according to a new report. John L. Dorman, a senior politics reporter at Business Insider, wrote on Saturday that Musk "has become one of Donald Trump's strongest political allies." Last Saturday, however, before Trump decided, Musk shared …

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report
1 month ago

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘budget cuts’ could spark constitutional clash in Trump presidency: Report

Live Mint  

When Elon Musk first proposed a new initiative to reduce the size of government, Donald Trump didn’t seem to take it seriously. His eventual name for the idea But now that Trump has won the election, Musk's fantasy is becoming reality, with the potential to spark a constitutional clash over the balance of power in Washington, reported AP, citing Elon …

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks
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1 month ago

Elon Musk drops bombshell, claims Jeff Bezos predicted Donald Trump’s loss and told people to sell Tesla & SpaceX stocks

Live Mint  

Elon Musk, Tesla and SpaceX CEO, in a surprising post on X on Thursday, revealed a conversation he allegedly overheard at Mar-a-Lago. He said Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was reportedly telling everyone that Donald Trump would lose the election. "Just learned tonight at Mar-a-Lago that Jeff Bezos was telling everyone that @realDonaldTrump would lose for sure, so they should sell …

‘Jeff Bezos told everyone Donald Trump would surely lose US elections': Elon Musk
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1 month ago

‘Jeff Bezos told everyone Donald Trump would surely lose US elections': Elon Musk

Hindustan Times  

SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk, who will be the co-chair of the second Donald Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, has claimed that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advised people to sell all their Tesla and SpaceX stocks as he thought that the Republican leader would lose the 2024 US Presidential election. Musk claimed that Jeff Bezos advised everyone to …

Elon Musk shrugs off any influence over Donald Trump's cabinet selections: ‘To be clear, while I have offered…’
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1 month ago

Elon Musk shrugs off any influence over Donald Trump's cabinet selections: ‘To be clear, while I have offered…’

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has distanced himself from direct involvement in President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet selections. While Elon Musk expresses admiration for President-elect Trump and maintains a close relationship, he claims limited influence over cabinet selections. He was also photographed aboard Trump’s private jet with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Musk and Ramaswamy to head Department of Government …

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

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

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US
1 month ago

This Week in Explainers: What changes will Musk and Ramaswamy-led DOGE bring to the US

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is fast filling the positions in his new administration. This and more in our weekly roundup US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency. 2) This week also saw Trump putting the biggest question to bed — would he find a place for his ‘buddy’ …

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race
1 month ago

Musk Throws Support to Lutnick Over Bessent in Treasury Race

Live Mint  

Billionaire Elon Musk voiced support for Howard Lutnick in the race to be President-elect Donald Trump’s next Treasury secretary as warring camps make final pushes for the coveted cabinet post. Here’s the latests from the transition: Trump Backs Whatley The president-elect used a gathering Friday night at his Mar-a-Lago club to publicly endorse Republican National Committee co-chair Michael Whatley for …

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’
1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump makes jab about Elon Musk’s ‘constant’ presence in first post-victory speech: ‘I can’t get him out of here’

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 Donald Trump made a back-handed joke about Elon Musk’sreported constant …

Donald Trump isn’t the real danger to America – it’s Elon Musk
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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump isn’t the real danger to America – it’s Elon Musk

The Independent  

Jeff Bezos read it right. Trump also revealed that biotech investor Vivek Ramaswamy will collaborate with the SpaceX and Tesla CEO on this initiative — named with an acronym that nods to Musk’s favoured cryptocurrency, Dogecoin — to “dismantle” bureaucratic red tape. He has an almost obsessional disgust for all mainstream media, telling the former Fox News propagandist Tucker Carlson …

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

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” — which is not, despite the name, a government agency. Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice and guidance” and will …

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Guest who wouldn't leave': Elon Musk reportedly overstaying welcome at Mar-a-Lago

Raw Story  

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, who ran much of Donald Trump's voter outreach operation throughout the 2024 election through his super PAC, is reportedly spending so much time at the president-elect's South Florida country club that some of his aides are beginning to be unsettled by it, reported The Daily Beast on Monday. This comes after CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported, “While …

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy

NPR  

Trump taps Musk to lead a 'Department of Government Efficiency' with Ramaswamy toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds and Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head what he's calling the "Department of Government Efficiency" — an acronym that is an apparent wink to the dog-themed cryptocurrency by the same name that started …

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