Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn Clash Over Cabinet Appointments

Tensions escalated between Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn, a top adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, over cabinet appointments, culminating in a heated confrontation at Mar-a-Lago. Musk accused Epshteyn of leaking information about Trump’s personnel choices, which Epshteyn denied, leading to a significant rift as both sides have differing views on key appointments, including Matt Gaetz for attorney general. This clash is indicative of Musk's rising influence in Trump's inner circle, which has drawn concern from some traditional Trump supporters. Meanwhile, Trump has appointed Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to significantly reduce the size of the federal government. Musk's controversial plans include slashing federal agencies, a move that has sparked backlash from liberal critics. As the Trump administration takes shape, the dynamics between Musk and other advisers will be critical in shaping its direction.