As if the billionaire megadonor doesn’t already have enough access to Donald Trump, Musk is reportedly poised to receive office space near the West Wing.

Summary

Elon Musk, a Republican megadonor and close Trump ally, is reportedly set to have office space in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the West Wing.

Musk is expected to head the “Department of Government Efficiency,” aiming to reduce federal spending under Trump.

Critics question Musk’s influence, noting his frequent presence at key Trump meetings and events.

This move, if confirmed, would grant Musk continued access to Trump post-inauguration, sparking debate about the billionaire’s role in the administration despite holding no official government position.

  • foggy@lemmy.world
    1222·
    3 months ago

    Oligarchy.

    We’re no better than Russia.

    By design.

    We lost the cold war folks.

    • minnow@lemmy.world
      171·
      3 months ago

      The cold war was against the Soviets. We’re losing to fascists.

      Which is much worse (imo)

        • minnow@lemmy.world
          3·
          3 months ago

          Agree 100%

          The biggest reason we (the USA) are losing to fascists is because half of Americans are fascists, whether they realize it or not. And it’s been that way for a hundred years (and they were proto fascists, aka Confederates, before that)