‘Elon is Trump’s closest, there’s no second’: Mar-a-Lago insiders after clash report – Times of India

Insiders claim there is now no competition as the reality is that Elon Musk is Donald Trump’s closest.

After reports of a massive clash between Elon Musk and Trump aide Boris Epshteyn at Mar-a-Lago, Mar-a-Lago insiders claimed Elon Musk is Trump’s closest confidante now and there is no competition, there is no close second. And there is no possibility of a disagreement between Trump and Musk as Tesla CEO and DOGE co-chief is “surprisingly agreeable” and happy to be along for the ride, New York Post reported citing sources.

‘Donald Trump is running every cabinet pick by Musk’

The report said Donald Trump has been running nearly every cabinet pick by Musk though there is this whole transition team for this work — which also makes Musk equally responsible for the controversial picks. The final decision is taken by the President-elect but he thoroughly enjoys Musk’s company and insight, the report said.
Elon is comfortable giving inputs even if the final decision is taken by Donald Trump, an insider said to NYP.
“Sure, it’s competitive, but anyone who has seen the two or been in the room with the two knows there’s no competition in how Trump is treating Elon versus everyone else,” the source said.

‘Elon Musk is a wandering free spirit’

Axios reported the massive clash between Musk and Boris Epshteyn at the dinner table during which Musk accused Epshteyn of leaking Trump’s transition details to the press. Epshteyn dismissed the allegation but the hint was at the brewing disagreement at Mar-a-Lago over Elon Musk’s proximity to Trump.
The New York Post report called Elon Musk a wandering free spirit in the mix at Mar-a-Lago. Many people are eager to take a photo with him. “Everyone wants to pick his brain,” the report cited a source.
Since the Election Night, Musk and Trump have been almost inseparable. In the first week, Musk was seen at Mar-a-Lago every day. Then he was announced as the co-chief of DOGE. Musk went to Madison Square Garden with Trump at the UFC. Then Trump flew to Texas to watch the test launch of Musk’s starship rocket.
“What a job he does, and he happens to be a really good guy,” Trump told his supporters last week in reference to Musk. “He likes this place. I can’t get him out of here. He just likes this place. And you know what? I like having him here too.”