Summary

“He wants to be seen as having say in everything (even if he doesn’t),” one person in Trump’s orbit said.

Elon Musk’s growing influence in Donald Trump’s orbit is reportedly irritating members of the former president’s inner circle.

Since his efforts helped secure Trump’s reelection, Musk has been highly visible at Mar-a-Lago, taking credit for Trump’s victory and acting as if he’s a “co-president.”

Musk has joined key diplomatic calls and even attempted to broker peace with Iran.

Despite his appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, some close to Trump feel Musk’s overreach and need for attention may jeopardize his position, as Trump dislikes sharing the spotlight.

  • HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world
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    9 hours ago

    By Christmas the Department of Government Efficiency (they really should have used Excess for the E) will no longer be going to exist.

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      9 hours ago

      they really should have used Excess for the E

      Holy shit, you’re so right, it would’ve made so much more sense! But do you really think they know hard words like this? I’d be utterly flabbergasted if trump had used the word “holistic” in a sentence that would’ve made sense, but that won’t happen.