How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump

Published On Sep 6, 2024, 12:21 PM

The article discusses the evolving political collaboration between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, particularly Musk's suggestion for a 'government efficiency commission' aimed at reducing federal spending. Trump has shown interest in appointing Musk to lead the commission if elected president, which raises potential conflicts of interest given Musk's significant federal contracts through his companies, Tesla and SpaceX. This budding alliance poses challenges as Musk's influence on Trump could affect his business interests and government policies.