How long will Elon Musk last in the Trump orbit? Currently he seems to be ubiquitous but that presents a problem for Donald Trump and his massive ego.

Musk has been a major presence in the Trump campaign – financially, through social media and also through encouraging tech bro endorsements. He has been promised big roles in the new Administration including looking for ‘efficiencies’ – code for slashing programs which benefit ordinary Americans and institutions and government departments which restrain business.

The ubiquity was illustrated by his participation in a teleconference with President Zelensky.........

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