When President-elect Trump posed for photos with family members after securing a second term on Election Night, Elon Musk was there.

When Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone following the election, the Tesla CEO joined the call.

And when Trump met with House Republicans in Washington on Wednesday as they gathered for leadership votes, the Space X founder was seated in the room among lawmakers.

“Elon won’t go home. I can’t get rid of him. Until I don’t like him,” Trump quipped, according to a source in the room.

Musk has been a near-constant presence in Trump’s orbit since the election, offering his input on staffing choices and even getting named to a role to propose massive cuts to government spending and regulations. Trump has shown an affection for the billionaire company head, frequently invoking him in speeches.

But some Republicans have questioned how long Trump and Musk can happily co-exist, particularly given Trump’s past frustration with those who take up too much of the spotlight.

“Trump is not going to have another alpha. I think Trump is going to tire of him,” one source close to the transition........

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