According to a poll released Wednesday, 26% of Republicans say they want Musk to have “a lot of influence" over the Trump administration.

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Will Elon Musk’s conflicts keep him from serving in Trump’s White House?

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Campaign surrogates are often rewarded with prominent cabinet positions. But Elon Musk stands to lose a lot more if he enters government life.

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