What will Musk’s businesses gain from his proximity to Trump?
The world’s richest man now holds huge sway over its most powerful leader — and the US government
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Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up
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Elon Musk Brings His Playbook From Twitter to the Government
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