The Economist: Musk in government: no CEO has ever bet so big on a CIC – and won

No CEO has ever bet so big on a commander-in-chief—and won

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10 Nov 2024, 12:20 pm

Elon Musk has gained significant favour with President-elect Donald Trump, boosting his wealth and business prospects, particularly for Tesla and SpaceX. While their partnership may benefit Musk's companies, concerns about the merger of their power and influence arise. The relationship could either disrupt government or reinforce autocracy.

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From The Economist, published under licence. The original article can be found on www.economist.com