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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    Historically the Logan act has been interpreted to not include the Presiden-Elect and their incoming administration.

    If the things mentioned this is the most ā€œnormalā€.

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      Is it possible to be part of an administration if youā€™ve only been named as part of a department that doesnā€™t exist?

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        That specific precedent likely doesnā€™t exist as most new cabinet level positions arenā€™t created by President Elects.