Elon Musk’s increasing presence in Donald Trump’s orbit is proving to be both an asset and a headache. While Musk has poured millions into Trump’s re-election campaign, his larger-than-life persona and relentless political manoeuvring have reportedly begun to wear on Trump. Chief of staff Susie Wiles has taken steps to curb Musk’s access, while tensions over an AI initiative and political ambitions are adding to the friction. A recent social media post by Trump jokingly suggesting Musk take a trip to space has only added fuel to speculation about their evolving relationship.
