Elon Musk and #trump became fast friends, but how long will it last? | Elon, Inc. #podcast

Will the Republican-controlled Congress keep Musk's power in check?

In this episode of the Elon, Inc. podcast, we talk about why we may start seeing the extent of Musk's influence over the US government's decision making before Trump takes office.

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It’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since the US presidential election. First Friend Elon Musk has been very busy—from talking on the phone to world leaders to racking up billions of dollars in additional wealth as Tesla stock soars (thanks to widespread expectations of presidential favor). To hash all of this out, Bloomberg Businessweek senior writer Max Chafkin leads a discussion with Bloomberg technology editor Sarah Frier, Elon Musk reporter Dana Hull and wealth reporter Tom Maloney.

Speculation persists that Donald Trump and Musk will eventually have a falling out, as often happens with the 78-year-old Trump when he feels overshadowed. But so far, their relationship appears as close as ever. There are reports of even more calls with world leaders that have involved Musk, a private citizen with no government experience, on the line. Musk has also thrown his support behind Florida Senator Rick Scott’s bid (supported by Trump) to become the Senate majority leader. If Scott prevails, Musk may get some of the credit.