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Elon Musk, a Republican megadonor and close Trump ally, is reportedly set to have office space in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the West Wing.

Musk is expected to head the "Department of Government Efficiency," aiming to reduce federal spending under Trump.

Critics question Musk's influence, noting his frequent presence at key Trump meetings and events.

This move, if confirmed, would grant Musk continued access to Trump post-inauguration, sparking debate about the billionaire’s role in the administration despite holding no official government position.

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[–] cygnus@lemmy.ca 8 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

The article and the NYT one which it cites fail to mention if there's any historical precedent for this kind of arrangement. Is there?

[–] DosDude@retrolemmy.com 2 points 18 hours ago

Trump is of course known for not doing anything without precedent.

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[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 7 points 18 hours ago

This is a good thing. Familiarity breeds contempt. A middle school spat between these two prissy boys is imminent.

[–] Honse@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 18 hours ago

Unelected by the way

[–] Yeller_king@reddthat.com 4 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

My question is why does Trump feel beholden to him now? It's not like he needs to win another election. Something else is going on here.

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 4 points 17 hours ago (2 children)

Trump likes and wants money?

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[–] DrFistington@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

So if someone were wanting to locate Musk to discuss his visa situation, or, you know, whatever, this will now be a good place to monitor his movements to and from.

[–] chemicalwonka@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Space Karen reportedly set to have a lobby room in the White House

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