The New York Times reported that the world’s wealthiest individual effectively became the president-elect's tenant after Election Day.

Presidents normally have an assortment of officials and advisers contributing to their economic team. In Mr Trump’s case, though, the team is unusually large, stretching from business magnates to academic iconoclasts.

Tesla boss Elon Musk has added to his record of personal insults aimed at German politicians with a new post targeting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. On his X account on Tuesday, the US billionaire and close advisor to US President-elect Donald Trump wrote: "Steinmeier is an anti-democratic tyrant!

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump claimed Musk can't be president amid speculation about the tech entrepreneur's influence in Republican politics.

Elon Musk has backed the AfD in Germany and Nigel Farage's Reform UK in Britain, and praised Italy's right-wing prime minister, Giorgia Meloni.

Germany's vice chancellor said Musk's comments calling the far-right AfD a "last spark of hope" weren't made out of ignorance.

Elon Musk has hit the ground running in 2025 with high-profile support for two controversial political figures in Germany and England.

Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk called for fresh UK elections in the latest sign of how Donald Trump’s incoming US administration could be a thorn in the side of Keir Starmer’s government.

Donald Trump will not be sworn in as President until January 20, but already, there are clear signs of trouble within his supporter base. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 Since Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris,