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Elon Musk’s role in delivering the US presidency for Donald Trump has given the world’s richest man a unique opportunity to reshape the federal government.
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Stephen Morris, Tabby Kinder, George Hammond and Hannah Murphy
Elon Musk’s role in delivering the US presidency for Donald Trump has given the world’s richest man a unique opportunity to reshape the federal government by placing his acolytes and allies inside the incoming administration.
The billionaire’s influence continues after the election, with him joining Trump during a call with Mr Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, last week to discuss the war there. Now Mr Musk is preparing to wield new power in Washington, having been promised a wide remit as head of a new Department of Government Efficiency.
