President Donald Trump's transition sources deny reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk caused a “massive explosion” at a dinner party at Mar-a-Lago.
Axios reports that Musk, who was named co-director of a new advisory body known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is feuding with Boris Epshteyn, Trump's special assistant during his first term in 2017. claimed that there was..
Tensions between the two reportedly reached a crescendo last Wednesday at President Trump's mansion in Florida. Dinner guests witnessed a “massive explosion” and a “huge explosion” as Musk berated Epshteyn about snitching on the media, the paper said.
But transition team officials said that was not true.
“Those who know both Elon and Boris have declared this story to be complete and utter nonsense. Axios is known for it and the two work very well together. and both are focused on supporting President Trump in Making America Great Again,” they said. Said.
Axios, citing anonymous sources, reported that Musk complained that Trump adviser Epshteyn had too much influence in recent elections, including the controversial selection of Matt Gaetz as attorney general. .
President Trump also nominated William McGinley, a longtime Republican lawyer, to be his White House adviser, which Axios sources said was also influenced by Epshteyn.
Trump's lawyers Todd Blanche and Emile Bove were also given senior positions at the Justice Department.
Axios officials also claim that Musk has successfully courted key figures including Tucker Carlson, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Kai Trump. I am doing it. President-elect's 17-year-old granddaughter.
But old-timers who have been with Mr. Trump for years are reportedly upset about Mr. Musk's constant presence not only at Trump Force One but also at Mar-a-Lago. There is.
The support of Mr. Musk and Mr. Trump will be tested when the next president makes a final decision on his nominee for Treasury secretary.
Musk announces public support for Cantor Fitzgerald after Trump transition leader Howard Lutnick, who was considered his front-runner, reportedly retreats in the race. It became.
Scott Bessent, a former money manager for liberal billionaire investor George Soros, is also being considered, as well as former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh and Apollo Global Management CEO Mark Rowan. It becomes.
