U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to watch the launch of the SpaceX Starship rocket’s sixth test flight in Brownsville, Texas, on November 19, 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Hide Caption
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to watch the launch of the SpaceX Starship rocket’s sixth test flight in Brownsville, Texas, on November 19, 2024.
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Billionaire Elon Musk will start 2025 as one of the most powerful people in the United States.
He has a close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, advising the incoming administration on policy and personnel matters. And Musk is now increasingly involved in European politics.
Host Scott Detrow talks with reporter Rebecca Collard about Musk’s interference in European politics.
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This episode was produced by Avery Keatley and Elena Barnett. Edited by Nick Spicer and Adam Rainey. The executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
