<p>Elon Musk had a "major blowup" during dinner at Mar-a-Lago last week, as per an Axios report. The incident happened between the SpaceX CEO and Trump's legal adviser Boris Epshteyn over the matter of the President-elect's top Cabinet picks in the past days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, Musk was furious over Epshteyn's influence on Trump's Cabinet picks. He further accused him of leaking details to the media, a charge he denied.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Musk bankrolled Trump's election campaign and gave at least $119 million. He is reportedly now questioning whether Epshteyn has had too much influence in Trump's selections. Musk has been questioning the qualifications of candidates favoured by Epshteyn, as per the report.</p>

<p>As Trump announced 12 Cabinet-level appointments in the 12 days since the election, not everyone in his inner circle supports all the picks.</p>

<p>Musk has been picked to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency as an advisor under Trump. It is not an official part of the government but an external body meant to advise the government on how to cut costs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Trump's inner circle not happy with Musk?</h2>

<p>Reports suggest that others in Trump's circle are miffed to see Musk land a spot in the administration. They are particularly unhappy with his public comments on appointments and policy.</p>

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<p>However, Daily Mail reported, quoting a source, that the matter seemed to have been blown out of proportion and that Musk and Epshteyn are on good terms.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, some of his other advisers are reportedly angry at Epshteyn as he is being seen as a key player in promoting Matt Gaetz to the role of attorney general.</p>

<p>He is also responsible for assembling Trump's legal team for his New York criminal case. Todd Blanche and Emile Bove, two of the lawyers part of his team, have landed top Justice Department positions. People in the know say he has too much influence, something that has turned others bitter against him.</p>

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<p>Musk has also suggested his own name for the role of treasury secretary instead of Scott Bessent who is being seen as the frontrunner to land the job. “My view fwiw is that Bessent is a business-as-usual choice, whereas @howardlutnick will actually enact change,” Musk posted Saturday.</p>

<p>“Business-as-usual is driving America bankrupt, so we need change one way or another.”</p>

<p>A source close to the publication said that Musk needs to be "careful". "There is only room for one president and it hasn't gone unnoticed that he is generating a lot of headlines."</p>


Elon Musk had a "major blowup" during dinner at Mar-a-Lago last week, as per an Axios report. The incident happened between the SpaceX CEO and Trump's legal adviser Boris Epshteyn over the matter of the President-elect's top Cabinet picks in the past days.

Elon Musk had a "major blowup" during dinner at Mar-a-Lago last week, as per an Axios report. The incident happened between the SpaceX CEO and Trump's legal adviser Boris Epshteyn over the matter of the President-elect's top Cabinet picks in the past days. According to the report, Musk was furious over Epshteyn's influence on Trump's Cabinet picks. He further accused him of leaking details to the media, a charge he denied. Musk bankrolled Trump's election campaign and gave at least $119 million. He is reportedly now questioning whether Epshteyn has had too much influence in Trump's selections. Musk has been questioning the qualifications of candidates favoured by Epshteyn, as per the report. As Trump announced 12 Cabinet-level appointments in the 12 days since the election, not everyone in his inner circle supports all the picks. Musk has been picked to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency as an advisor under Trump. It is not an official part of the government but an external body meant to advise the government on how to cut costs. Trump's inner circle not happy with Musk? Reports suggest that others in Trump's circle are miffed to see Musk land a spot in the administration. They are particularly unhappy with his public comments on appointments and policy. Also Read: Trump confirms he will declare 'national emergency', use 'military assets' to deport illegal migrants However, Daily Mail reported, quoting a source, that the matter seemed to have been blown out of proportion and that Musk and Epshteyn are on good terms. Meanwhile, some of his other advisers are reportedly angry at Epshteyn as he is being seen as a key player in promoting Matt Gaetz to the role of attorney general. He is also responsible for assembling Trump's legal team for his New York criminal case. Todd Blanche and Emile Bove, two of the lawyers part of his team, have landed top Justice Department positions. People in the know say he has too much influence, something that has turned others bitter against him. × Musk has also suggested his own name for the role of treasury secretary instead of Scott Bessent who is being seen as the frontrunner to land the job. “My view fwiw is that Bessent is a business-as-usual choice, whereas @howardlutnick will actually enact change,” Musk posted Saturday. “Business-as-usual is driving America bankrupt, so we need change one way or another.” A source close to the publication said that Musk needs to be "careful". "There is only room for one president and it hasn't gone unnoticed that he is generating a lot of headlines."

Is Trump's inner circle cracking? Musk and Trump's legal adviser had a blow-up, report suggests

<p>Donald Trump has been elected the next president of the United States. He is now only the second president in the history of America to win two non-consecutive presidential elections. Trump will move back into the White House in January, with the Inauguration Day scheduled for the 20th of the month.</p>

<p>His next move includes picking people to be a part of his administration. So who all are expected to be a part of it? As per local media reports, these are the names that can find a place.</p>

<h2>Elon Musk</h2>

<p>SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who became one of Trump's biggest backers on the campaign trail is likely to feature in his Cabinet. He reportedly spent nearly $119 million in the seven battleground states campaigning for him. A new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, referring to the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, will likely be set up and headed by Musk.</p>

<p>Trump told his supporters in September that the department would be "tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government".</p>

<h2>Robert F Kennedy Jr</h2>

<p>Robert F Kennedy Jr is also likely to find a place in the Trump Cabinet. He was initially running as an independent presidential candidate but left the race in August. He publicly supported Trump and is likely to be rewarded with a role focussing on health policy.</p>

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<p>He dropped a hint on X about a possible announcement on inauguration day where "the Trump White House will advise all US​ water systems to remove fluoride from public water."</p>

<p>Kennedy Jr is a known vaccine sceptic and has often linked vaccines to autism in children. He also delivered similar messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, all these claims have been debunked several times by experts.</p>

<h2>Donald Trump Jr, Eric and Lara Trump</h2>

<p>Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner were part of Trump's administration in 2016. However, Ivanka recently said that she is not interested in returning to the White House. Trump himself also said last year that it was "too painful for the family" to play a role in the administration.</p>

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<p>However, his other two sons - Donald Trump Jr and Eric were seen alongside Trump on the campaign trail. Eric's wife, Lara Trump, serves as co-chair of the Republican Party, and so is already quite active in the political scene. The three of them might be given some roles in the new administration.</p>

<h2>Mike Pompeo</h2>

<p>Mike Pompeo, a former CIA director and secretary of state, is expected to take on a role linked to national security. He can also be named secretary of defence.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defence roles can also be offered to Florida congressman Mike Waltz and Tom Cotton, a Harvard College and Harvard Law School-educated Army officer-turned-senator from Arkansas.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Others in the running</h2>

<p>Richard Grenell, another close aide of Trump, is in the running for a role as national security adviser. He is known to enter private dealings with foreign leaders which has turned him into a controversial figure. To end the Ukraine war, he had suggested setting up an autonomous zone in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv rejected it as unacceptable.</p>

<p>Larry Kudlow was the director of the National Economic Council in the first half of Trump's 2016 administration. He might be named the treasury secretary this time. John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager and donor, is also in the running for the position.</p>

<p>Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who once ran against Trump in the 2016 election, can be named secretary of state. He was also a contender for Trump's running mate this time.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump has been elected the next president of the United States. He is now only the second president in the history of America to win two non-consecutive presidential elections.

Donald Trump has been elected the next president of the United States. He is now only the second president in the history of America to win two non-consecutive presidential elections. Trump will move back into the White House in January, with the Inauguration Day scheduled for the 20th of the month. His next move includes picking people to be a part of his administration. So who all are expected to be a part of it? As per local media reports, these are the names that can find a place. Elon Musk SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who became one of Trump's biggest backers on the campaign trail is likely to feature in his Cabinet. He reportedly spent nearly $119 million in the seven battleground states campaigning for him. A new Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, referring to the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, will likely be set up and headed by Musk. Trump told his supporters in September that the department would be "tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government". Robert F Kennedy Jr Robert F Kennedy Jr is also likely to find a place in the Trump Cabinet. He was initially running as an independent presidential candidate but left the race in August. He publicly supported Trump and is likely to be rewarded with a role focussing on health policy. Also Read: What Kamala Harris said in concession speech He dropped a hint on X about a possible announcement on inauguration day where "the Trump White House will advise all US water systems to remove fluoride from public water." Kennedy Jr is a known vaccine sceptic and has often linked vaccines to autism in children. He also delivered similar messages during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, all these claims have been debunked several times by experts. Donald Trump Jr, Eric and Lara Trump Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner were part of Trump's administration in 2016. However, Ivanka recently said that she is not interested in returning to the White House. Trump himself also said last year that it was "too painful for the family" to play a role in the administration. Watch: 'Trump Trade' Stocks Send Wall Street Benchmarks to New Highs × However, his other two sons - Donald Trump Jr and Eric were seen alongside Trump on the campaign trail. Eric's wife, Lara Trump, serves as co-chair of the Republican Party, and so is already quite active in the political scene. The three of them might be given some roles in the new administration. Mike Pompeo Mike Pompeo, a former CIA director and secretary of state, is expected to take on a role linked to national security. He can also be named secretary of defence. Defence roles can also be offered to Florida congressman Mike Waltz and Tom Cotton, a Harvard College and Harvard Law School-educated Army officer-turned-senator from Arkansas. Also Read: Donald Trump repeats a 130-year-old feat, becomes only the second president to... Others in the running Richard Grenell, another close aide of Trump, is in the running for a role as national security adviser. He is known to enter private dealings with foreign leaders which has turned him into a controversial figure. To end the Ukraine war, he had suggested setting up an autonomous zone in eastern Ukraine but Kyiv rejected it as unacceptable. Larry Kudlow was the director of the National Economic Council in the first half of Trump's 2016 administration. He might be named the treasury secretary this time. John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager and donor, is also in the running for the position. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who once ran against Trump in the 2016 election, can be named secretary of state. He was also a contender for Trump's running mate this time. (With inputs from agencies)

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