Since Elon Musk’s growing influence in both business and technology, some critics, particularly among Democrats, have suggested that the billionaire mogul might be exerting undue influence over President Trump’s policies and actions. With Musk’s support of Trump in 2024 and their occasional public interactions, this question raises concerns about the level of autonomy the president has or whether he is being guided by Musk’s interests in some way. Do these claims hold water, or is it just another political narrative with little basis in fact?
Yes
He is.
No
He isn’t.