Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
Democrats have started calling Elon Musk the "co-president" or "shadow president" to Trump. His team is making clear that's not true.
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5 developments- Dec 19, 2024Trump team makes clear Elon Musk isn't the leader of the GOP
- Dec 20, 2024Donald Trump responds to "President Musk" talk growing
- Dec 21, 2024Only center coverage:Could Elon Musk run for president after Donald Trump?
- Dec 22, 2024Only right-leaning coverage:Donald Trump: Elon Musk Doing 'Amazing Job'
- Dec 23, 2024Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
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Quiet for 645 daysLast development · Dec 23, 2024 — Trump addresses Elon Musk's growing political influence: 'He's not going to be president'
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2 viewpointsElon Musk downplayed his influence after Democrats started calling him 'President Musk'
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5 viewpointsTrump confronts liberal panic over Musk: ‘He’s not going to be president’
Trump defends Elon Musk, addresses ‘ceded the presidency’ chatter
Democrats, media allies push talking point that Elon Musk is truly incoming president instead of Trump
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