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Elon Musk Joins Trump-Zelensky Call, Assists in Cabinet Formation

Nov 11, 2024, 05:44 PM

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been closely involved with President-elect Donald Trump since the election, emerging as a significant influence in the incoming administration. Described by some as 'the most powerful non-elected man in America,' Musk has been spending considerable time at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, advising on staffing decisions and joining calls with world leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. During a recent call with Zelensky, Trump handed the phone to Musk, who then spoke directly with the Ukrainian leader. Musk is assisting in the formation of Trump's cabinet alongside figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Musk's involvement suggests he may have significant influence in shaping policy, particularly in relation to Ukraine.