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Elon Musk reportedly joined a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Google CEO Sundar Pichai to congratulate Trump on his election victory.
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Musk’s involvement highlights his growing influence in Trump’s inner circle, where he advises on policy and personnel decisions.
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Musk has become a key figure in Trump’s transition team, co-leading the Department of Government Efficiency.
Elon Musk has solidified his position in President-elect Donald Trump’s inner circle by joining a phone call between Trump and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. The call was made to congratulate Trump on his election victory, with Musk listening in ¹. This move showcases Musk’s expanding influence in Trump’s decision-making process, even extending to discussions with major tech executives.
Musk’s relationship with Trump is both strategic and personal, with Musk contributing $119 million to a pro-Trump political group and attending rallies as a key supporter ¹. His position in Trump’s inner circle has given him a direct line to policy discussions that could benefit Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures tied to government regulation.
Musk’s role in Trump’s orbit goes beyond traditional advisory duties, with Musk embracing his influence by sharing memes with Trump on X and advocating for specific personnel decisions ¹.
