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Elon Musk becoming ‘guest who wouldn’t leave’ Mar-a-Lago after long stay; Will his bromance with Trump come to an end?

Elon Musk is reportedly spending “nearly every day” at Trump's Florida resort, listening in on international leaders' phone conversations.

Published on: Nov 12, 2024, 16:28:54 IST
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Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, is reportedly spending “nearly every day” at President-elect Donald Trump's Florida resort, listening in on international leaders' phone conversations.

While Elon Musk may not hold any type of official post given how difficult it would be with his businesses, it is becoming increasingly evident that he does not really need to, as one insider informed Collins that the SpaceX CEO “is having just as much influence from the outside.” (Reuters, AP)
While Elon Musk may not hold any type of official post given how difficult it would be with his businesses, it is becoming increasingly evident that he does not really need to, as one insider informed Collins that the SpaceX CEO “is having just as much influence from the outside.” (Reuters, AP)

The Tesla CEO, who stood with Trump in this presidential campaign, has been seen at Mar-a-Lago following the election outcome, according to insiders who spoke to CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins. The X owner has been dining with Trump on the patio and playing golf with him, they added. Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump too shared a picture with Elon Musk after a golfing outing with the president-elect.

“Musk has been in the room when world leaders called Trump, and tonight we've learned he's also weighing in on staffing decisions – making clear his preference for certain roles, even,” Collins stated on Sunday night.

While Musk may not hold any type of official post given how difficult it would be with his businesses, it is becoming increasingly evident that he does not really need to, as one insider informed Collins that the SpaceX CEO “is having just as much influence from the outside.”

Will Elon Musk ever part his ways with Donald Trump?

During a separate Sunday morning CNN program, renowned tech journalist Kara Swisher stated that the magnitude of Musk's influence left Trump insiders perplexed and uneasy.

“He definitely inserts himself all the time; that's his style. That's why he's just suddenly shown up there like the guest that wouldn't leave,” she remarked.

She further claimed that she received calls from Trump supporters who say, “oh wow, this is odd.” “And I'm like yeah it is, you'll see much more of it,” she replied.

Also Read: Calls grow for Elon Musk to lead US artificial intelligence policy: Report

However, Musk won't leave until Trump fires him, according to Swisher, this may happen as they both have strong personalities and enjoy being the centre of attention.

Calling both Trump and Musk “narcissists”, Swisher stated that “there can be only one narcissist as head of the country, and that’s Donald Trump” who goes after people like “tissues”. “And even if it’s Musk, they’re going to clash at some point.”

Musk seems to have bonded well with Trump in the last one year by attending his rallies and donating at least $132 million to him and other Republicans.

He also posed with the Trump family, with the exception of Trump's wife Melania, in a group photo taken after his massive US win.

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    Shweta Kukreti

    Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More