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From Tech Mogul to Political Player: Is Elon Musk Overstepping His Bounds?
As his influence grows, the question becomes: Is Elon Musk overstepping his bounds as a private citizen turned political player?
From Tech Mogul to Political Player: Is Elon Musk Overstepping His Bounds?
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has become a towering figure in both the tech and political spheres. With his ventures shaping industries from electric vehicles to space exploration, Musk has also cultivated relationships with political power brokers, creating a ripple effect in U.S. and global politics.
But as his influence grows, the question becomes: Is Elon Musk overstepping his bounds as a private citizen turned political player?
Musk and Presidential Power: Crossing the Line?
Musk’s interactions with former and current presidents reveal a man who isn’t afraid to wield his influence. Under President Trump, Musk served on advisory councils, walking a fine line between collaboration and criticism. While he famously withdrew from these councils after Trump pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement…
