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Elon Musk Assists Trump Transition, Weighs In on Cabinet, Joins Calls with World Leaders

Nov 11, 2024, 05:38 PM

Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), is playing a significant role in President-elect Donald J. Trump's transition team, assisting in forming the new administration. Musk has been attending meetings focused on vetting potential appointees and has been seen frequently at Mar-a-Lago since Election Day. He has reportedly been weighing in on staffing decisions and has been present during Trump's calls with international leaders, including Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and Turkey's President Erdogan. Additionally, Musk is repositioning X to support the new Trump presidency. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is involved in meetings as Trump prepares to build his cabinet.