Elon Musk's Tense Relationship with Trump's Inner Circle

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Elon Musk's Tense Relationship with Trump's Inner Circle
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Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn, both influential figures in President-elect Trump's circle, reportedly clashed over Cabinet appointments at Mar-a-Lago. Musk, a major campaign donor, accused Epshteyn of leaking personnel decisions, which Epshteyn denied. The disagreement centers around Epshteyn's influence on Trump's picks, including the controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Musk is advocating for Howard Lutnick as Treasury Secretary and is set to lead a new "Department of Government Efficiency."

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