Musk to dispatch his job-slaying ‘A-team’ to Washington

The billionaire is likely to push for government roles for his acolytes and allies to cut regulation, public sector jobs and protect his businesses.

Elon Musk used his social media company to boost Donald Trump’s chances of winning the US election. Bethany Rae

Stephen Morris, Tabby Kinder and George Hammond

Nov 12, 2024 – 7.29am

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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 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 Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, last week to discuss the war there. Now Musk is preparing to wield new power in Washington, having been promised a wide remit as head of a new Department of Government Efficiency.

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