Published on November 7, 2024 at 07:50. / Modified on November 7, 2024 at 08:47.
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Elon Musk, one of Donald Trump's biggest donors during his campaign, will have his ear for the next four years.
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He could not only try to favor his own companies, from Tesla to Space X, but also to influence the United States budget.
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According to several specialists, relations between these two strong personalities are undoubtedly likely to become stormy as quickly.
He was already the richest man on the planet, with a fortune of some 260 billion dollars. It is also now one of the most powerful. Elon Musk, Donald Trump's most visible support since mid-July, is about to change dimension with his ally's accession to the White House. The entrepreneur will probably not have an official portfolio. On the other hand, its influence on American politics and the economy will be significantly strengthened.
Let us remember that since July 14, the day of the failed attack against Donald Trump and his declared support for him, Elon Musk, an American of South African origin, has worked tirelessly. He published hundreds of messages of support for the Republican candidate on his X platform (formerly Twitter). He spent more than $110 million of his personal fortune to support his campaign. And he held a drawing to pay out a million dollars a day to a pro-Trump voter.
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