Elon Musk has long been revered as a pioneer in the tech and innovation space. His recent appointment by President Trump has ballooned his influence in the political sector in mere months. It brings to the surface the questions of how much power does Mr. Musk have in the government and how far does his influence extend in the Department of Government Efficiency.

Senior political reporter for The Washington Times Seth McLaughlin discusses.

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