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Summary

“He wants to be seen as having say in everything (even if he doesn’t),” one person in Trump’s orbit said.

Elon Musk’s growing influence in Donald Trump’s orbit is reportedly irritating members of the former president’s inner circle.

Since his efforts helped secure Trump’s reelection, Musk has been highly visible at Mar-a-Lago, taking credit for Trump’s victory and acting as if he’s a “co-president.”

Musk has joined key diplomatic calls and even attempted to broker peace with Iran.

Despite his appointment to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, some close to Trump feel Musk’s overreach and need for attention may jeopardize his position, as Trump dislikes sharing the spotlight.

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[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 53 points 6 days ago (3 children)

I forgot there were going to be potentially 3 CEOs in the Whitehouse. They're going to get under each other's skin like you wouldn't believe. We're still fucked but the infighting should be quite enjoyable.

[–] P1nkman@lemmy.world 26 points 6 days ago (1 children)

As a European, I'm here with a bucket of popcorn in one hand, enjoying the shit show. I'm of course scared for what will happen, and the consequences will impact the entire planet, but since I have absolutely nothing I can do about it, the enjoyment will suffice.

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 22 points 6 days ago (1 children)

All of Donnie’s boys sitting in the “work in the White House together” challenge like

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 14 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Even funnier context is that this episode he was annoyed at Tesla. 🤣

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Nah this gif is from Season 11, Episode 5 “Mac and Dennis move to the suburbs”

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt4359300/

The Tesla episode is Season 16, Episode 8 “Dennis takes a mental health day”

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt28056422/

Both absolutely hilarious episodes and the second one specifically a testament to how good of a show IASIP is when 16 seasons in they can blend modern day to day issues with something like the insanity of Dennis’s character

[–] Clent@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

Yep. Best to enjoy the circus and try to ignore you can't leave the show.