Donald Trump transition Sources are denying reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk suffered a “huge blowout” at dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Axios claimed Musk, who was named co-head of a new advisory body called the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), is feuding with Boris Epstein. Special assistant to Trump during his first term in 2017,
Last Wednesday, tensions between the two men reportedly reached a breaking point at Trump’s Florida estate. According to the outlet’s report, dinner guests witnessed a “massive explosion” and a “huge explosion” when Musk confronted Epstein about leaking information to the media.
But a source in the transition team said this was not true.
“People familiar with both Elon and Boris say unequivocally that the whole story is complete bullshit, which Axios is known for, both are working very well together and both are very helpful as presidents in making America great again.” are focused on helping Trump,” he said. Said.
Axios, citing unnamed sources, reported that Musk has complained that Trump adviser Epstein had too much influence in his recent selections, including the controversial selection of Matt Gaetz for attorney general.
Trump also named William McGinley, a longtime Republican lawyer. As his White House counsel – Axios sources claim another move was due to Epstein’s influence.
Two of Trump’s defense attorneys, Todd Blanche and Emile Bowe, were also given senior positions at the Justice Department.
Axios’ sources also claimed that Musk has managed to connect himself with prominent figures including Tucker Carlson, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Kai Trump – 17 year old granddaughter of the newly elected President,
But old hands who have been with Trump for years are reportedly irritated by Musk’s continued presence at Mar-a-Lago as well as Trump Force One.
Musk’s tug of war with Trump will be tested when the president-elect ultimately decides on a nominee for Treasury secretary.
Howard Lutnick, the Trump transition leader who was considered the top candidate for the job, has reportedly fallen behind in the race — prompting Musk to issue a public endorsement for the Cantor Fitzgerald boss.
Scott Besant, the former money manager of liberal billionaire financier George Soros, is also under consideration, as are former Fed governor Kevin Wersh and Apollo Global Management CEO Mark Rowan.
