Trump Allies Dub Musk 'The Guest That Wouldn't Leave' Amid Tesla CEO's Growing Influence At Mar-a-Lago

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Elon Musk has reportedly been spending extensive time with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago since the election, even joining Trump on calls with world leaders. While Musk is not expected to take an official role, he reportedly influences staffing preferences in the President-elect’s team, raising eyebrows among Trump’s insiders. Tech journalist Kara Swisher added that Musk’s omnipresence has unsettled some in Trump’s inner circle, comparing him to the guest who wouldn't leave. Musk has donated $132 million to Trump and GOP allies.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Elon Musk has reportedly been spending extensive time with Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago

00:06since the election, even joining Trump on calls with world leaders. While Musk is not expected

00:11to take an official role, he is reportedly influencing staffing preferences in the

00:16president-elect's team, raising eyebrows among Trump's insiders. Tech journalist Kara Swisher

00:22added that Musk's omnipresence has unsettled some in Trump's inner circle,

00:26comparing him to the guests that wouldn't leave. Musk has donated $132 million

00:31to Trump and GOP allies. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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