Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's …
3 days ago · Any GOP lawmaker tempted to defy Trump may fear that the new president would orchestrate a primary challenge bankrolled by Musk. Speakers at the conference downplayed any friction between Musk and ...
Elon Musk ascends as political force beyond his wealth by tanking ...
6 days ago · Elon Musk’s role in taking down a bipartisan budget deal shows his ascendance as a political force. The social media warnings from the world’s wealthiest man preceded President-elect Donald Trump’s condemnation of the measure negotiated by …
Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP ... - ABC News
Dec 19, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump, after rejecting House Speaker Mike Johnson's plan to avoid a government shutdown, worked the phones on Thursday, showing wavering confidence in Johnson and claiming he is aligned with billionaire Elon Musk, who first posted multiple calls to kill the GOP-brokered spending deal.
How Trump and Elon Musk derailed bipartisan plans for a ... - CBS News
Dec 19, 2024 · Sometimes Musk amplified false claims, such as the idea that the legislation included $3 billion for a new football stadium in Washington. In reality, the legislation would transfer ownership of ...
Elon Musk, the New Face of MAGA Over Donald Trump?
6 days ago · Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been branded the de-facto leader of the MAGA Republican Party by critics over what they see as his apparent influence over President-elect Donald Trump amid...
Elon Musk 'Runs the Republican Party'—Congress Reacts to CR …
6 days ago · The furor over avoiding a government shutdown has fueled GOP calls to oust Johnson from the speakership and replace him with Musk. ... Elon Musk, who became $200 BILLION richer since Trump was ...
GOP congressman says it feels like Elon Musk is 'our prime minister'
3 days ago · Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Sunday compared tech mogul Elon Musk to a “prime minister,” praising Musk for speaking out against an early version of a stopgap funding bill last week.
Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — …
Dec 10, 2024 · Musk could help reinforce Trump’s agenda immediately, some GOP strategists said, by using America PAC to pressure key Republicans. Likewise, Musk could begin targeting moderate Democrats in pivotal states and districts this spring, urging them to break with their party on key issues, Republican strategist Chris Pack said.
How Elon Musk and Donald Trump put House GOP in a bind
Dec 19, 2024 · Yesterday, Trump ally Elon Musk banded with conservatives in the House and outside influencers to effectively tank a bipartisan government funding deal that included disaster aid and billions...
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring Trump's DOGE to Capitol Hill - AP News
Dec 6, 2024 · Billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy arrived Thursday on Capitol Hill meeting with legislators behind closed doors about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to “dismantle” the federal government.