Washington, Nov 6, 2024 (AFP) - As Musk's big Trump bet pays off, US government faces 'hardcore' reform

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2024-11-06

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is positioned to have sweeping powers in the second Trump administration as a deputy tasked with restructuring government operations using his aggressive approach to business. The next chapter in the life of the South African-born tycoon comes after he delivered unprecedented support for Trump's campaign, coming out a huge winner in his first deep dive into politics. He invested over $100 million and leveraged......

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