Trump tells Cabinet members that they're in charge, not Musk: Sources
President Donald Trump has cut back Elon Musk's power, telling his Cabinet that they alone have the authority to fire staff members.
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2 developments- Mar 6, 2025Trump Reins In Musk's Power: 'Only Cabinet Heads Have Authority to Fire Staff, Not You'
- Mar 7, 2025Trump tells Cabinet members that they're in charge, not Musk: Sources
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