The reported tension between Elon Musk and Boris Epshteyn as they vie for status in Donald Trump’s inner circle of un-elected influencers involves the tech entrepreneur, Musk, challenging lawyer Epshteyn on the merits of his suggestions for senior appointments in the incoming Republican administration, according to Axios. It quotes several unnamed sources, who’ve been giving accounts of the apparent strain between the two men bursting out into public rows, saying that Musk argues Epshteyn has too much sway over the names Trump is picking and considering for his cabinet and senior administration posts, while Epshteyn is “bristling” at Musk challenging him. The outlet also reports that long-time Trump loyalists are dismayed at the sudden and seemingly ubiquitous presence and authority of Musk as the world’s richest person enjoys the president-elect’s ear.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Adviser Reportedly Clash Over Cabinet Picks
