Trump staffers worry Elon Musk is acting as a 'co-president'

Elon Musk’s recent endorsement of Howard Lutnick for Treasury secretary in Trump’s second term has stirred tensions among Trump’s advisers. Some feel Musk, who previously backed Trump with millions, is overstepping by publicly backing Lutnick over Scott Bessent. Musk’s push for Lutnick, who is crypto-friendly, caught many by surprise. While Musk’s influence grows, no rift with Trump has emerged.