Why the White House Says Elon Musk Is Just an Adviser

Politico: “Officially downplaying Musk’s authority — even as the ultra-wealthy CEO himself amplifies it — may have both legal and political benefits. After all, Musk’s consolidation of power might not just run afoul of the Constitution; it also could undermine some of the populist rhetoric that propelled Trump to victory in 2024.”

“The political pitfalls are already emerging in a new poll out Wednesday that shows 55 percent of voters think Musk has accumulated too much power.”