Elon Musk Is Pissing Off Everyone on Trump’s Team
newrepublic.com
“He wants to be seen as having say in everything (even if he doesn’t),” one person in Trump’s orbit said.

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.

  • stringere
    92·
    1 month ago

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

    That’s a pretty clear violation of the Logan Act. Gettin’ blue from holding my breath over here.

    • zqps
      39·
      1 month ago

      I’m sure the judiciary is gonna take care of it.

      • stringere
        3·
        1 month ago

        Who are we all really kidding with any semblance of expectations, though? It hasn’t even been 100 uears since Kennedy and the crack job that was the Warren Commission.

    • mwguy@infosec.pub
      7·
      1 month ago

      Historically the Logan act has been interpreted to not include the Presiden-Elect and their incoming administration.

      If the things mentioned this is the most “normal”.

      • stringere
        9·
        1 month ago

        Is it possible to be part of an administration if you’ve only been named as part of a department that doesn’t exist?

        • mwguy@infosec.pub
          3·
          1 month ago

          That specific precedent likely doesn’t exist as most new cabinet level positions aren’t created by President Elects.