Historian Warns of Elon Musk's Growing Influence Over President-Elect Trump

Yale historian Timothy Snyder cautions that Trump's financial dependence on Musk could shape his second term in unforeseen ways.

Elon Musk, a major donor to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, has been appointed to co-lead a new advisory group called the Department of Government Ethics (DOGE).
Historian Timothy Snyder describes Trump as financially dependent on Musk, emphasizing that Musk's wealth played a key role in financing Trump's campaign.
Snyder warns that this dependency could lead to Musk exerting significant influence over the policies and direction of Trump's administration.
The historian highlights concerns among Trump's allies, who fear Musk's growing role could overshadow Trump's leadership and create long-term complications.
Snyder suggests that the dynamic between Trump and Musk mirrors patterns seen in 1990s Russia, with a leader reliant on powerful oligarchs for support.