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Elon Musk is reportedly spending “nearly on daily basis” with Donald Trump at his Florida property and collaborating in conversations with world leaders.
Sources instructed CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins that the world's richest particular person has been at Mar-a-Lago's facet because the election, eating with him on the patio and hitting the golf course with him.
“Musk was within the room when world leaders referred to as Trump, and tonight we realized that he’s additionally concerned in personnel choices — even making it clear that he prefers sure roles,” Collins mentioned Sunday night.
“Whereas Musk himself continues to be not anticipated to make any formal assertion given how difficult it will be along with his corporations, it's changing into clearer tonight that he doesn't really want to try this – a supply instructed me that Elon Musk has a lot exterior affect proper now.”
In a separate CNN broadcast Sunday morning, veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher mentioned Trump insiders had been confused and unsettled in regards to the extent of Musk's affect.
“He positively suits in on a regular basis; that's his type. That's why he all of the sudden exhibits up there just like the visitor who doesn't need to depart,” she mentioned.
“I've heard from Trump individuals calling me and saying, 'Oh wow, that's bizarre.' And I believe, yeah, it’s, you're going to see much more of it.
“However he’s not going wherever till Trump kicks him out. This might occur as a result of they’re each actually robust personalities who wish to be the focal point.”
Final yr, Musk – who owns the social community X and is the top of a number of corporations akin to Tesla and Area – appeared at rallies.
He additionally appeared in a number of Trump household pictures, stood alongside the Trump clan – except for Trump's spouse Melania – in a post-election group picture and posed on the golf course with Trump's granddaughter Kai on Sunday.
In her interview, Swisher mentioned Trump was drawn to Musk's immense wealth and “nerd glamour” however has a historical past of falling out with even his most loyal workers and “will get by way of individuals like they undergo tissues.”
“He desires affect,” Swisher mentioned, referring to Musk. “And since he can not run for president as a result of he’s from South Africa, he’ll attempt to exert as a lot affect as potential in these first crucial days to get what he desires.”
“It’s all the time about what Elon Musk desires, keep in mind.”