Summary

ā€œHe wants to be seen as having say in everything (even if he doesnā€™t),ā€ one person in Trumpā€™s orbit said.

Elon Muskā€™s growing influence in Donald Trumpā€™s orbit is reportedly irritating members of the former presidentā€™s inner circle.

Since his efforts helped secure Trumpā€™s reelection, Musk has been highly visible at Mar-a-Lago, taking credit for Trumpā€™s victory and acting as if heā€™s a ā€œco-president.ā€

Musk has joined key diplomatic calls and even attempted to broker peace with Iran.

Despite his appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, some close to Trump feel Muskā€™s overreach and need for attention may jeopardize his position, as Trump dislikes sharing the spotlight.

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    I forgot there were going to be potentially 3 CEOs in the Whitehouse. Theyā€™re going to get under each otherā€™s skin like you wouldnā€™t believe. Weā€™re still fucked but the infighting should be quite enjoyable.

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      As a European, Iā€™m here with a bucket of popcorn in one hand, enjoying the shit show. Iā€™m of course scared for what will happen, and the consequences will impact the entire planet, but since I have absolutely nothing I can do about it, the enjoyment will suffice.

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      All of Donnieā€™s boys sitting in the ā€œwork in the White House togetherā€ challenge like

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          Nah this gif is from Season 11, Episode 5 ā€œMac and Dennis move to the suburbsā€

          https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4359300/

          The Tesla episode is Season 16, Episode 8 ā€œDennis takes a mental health dayā€

          https://m.imdb.com/title/tt28056422/

          Both absolutely hilarious episodes and the second one specifically a testament to how good of a show IASIP is when 16 seasons in they can blend modern day to day issues with something like the insanity of Dennisā€™s character