Summary

ā€œHe wants to be seen as having say in everything (even if he doesnā€™t),ā€ one person in Trumpā€™s orbit said.

Elon Muskā€™s growing influence in Donald Trumpā€™s orbit is reportedly irritating members of the former presidentā€™s inner circle.

Since his efforts helped secure Trumpā€™s reelection, Musk has been highly visible at Mar-a-Lago, taking credit for Trumpā€™s victory and acting as if heā€™s a ā€œco-president.ā€

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 Muskā€™s overreach and need for attention may jeopardize his position, as Trump dislikes sharing the spotlight.

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    18 hours ago

    Please fire him. Preferably into the sun, but Iā€™ll accept simply out of any position in government.

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      15 hours ago

      Trump doesnā€™t let people gain much power around him and neither Musk or Trump play well with others. Elon will be gone soon enough. Iā€™ve got the popcorn for when the cat-fight starts. Should be fun.