Team Trump clash: Even before the swearing-in of America’s newly elected President Donald Trump, reports of internal discord in his team have started emerging. According to American media reports, a dispute has erupted between tech billionaire and X owner Elon Musk and Trump’s old close aide and advisor Boris Epstein over the selection of ministers. According to reports, the tension between the two reached such an extent that they fought at the dinner table.
Musk’s rapidly growing stature is troubling Trump’s old allies
Since the US Presidential elections, Elon Musk has emerged as very powerful. He is often seen with Donald Trump. Even in the new government, Elon Musk is seen in a new and influential role. Due to this, Trump’s old and trusted allies have started getting irritated. Musk’s rapidly growing stature has troubled Trump’s old allies.
A fight broke out at the dinner table
According to media reports, the dispute came to light during a dinner at a club in Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday last week. According to reports, when Musk confronted Boris Epstein at the dinner table at Mar-a-Lago, the two got into a fight. It was Boris Epstein who convinced Trump to appoint Matt Gaetz to the post of Attorney General. On the other hand, Elon Musk is the person who changed the course of the election by giving at least $119 million to Trump.
There was controversy over the appointment of White House lawyer
The report, citing people familiar with the matter, said Musk raised questions about Epstein’s involvement in the selection of new ministers for the Trump administration. The two clashed, particularly over selection for top positions at the Justice Department and the appointment of White House counsel.
The report says that during the debate at the dinner table, Elon Musk started insisting on bringing his favorite people into the cabinet and when the matter could not be resolved, a fight broke out between the two. Due to which Musk was angry.
Epstein has played an important role in defending Donald Trump in criminal cases. After winning the election, Epstein is also playing an important role in the appointment of the cabinet.