Elon Musk got into a heated argument with Trump's longtime advisor?

US media reported that a fierce argument broke out between billionaire Elon Musk and longtime advisor Boris Epshteyn of the US President-elect over the selection of officials for the new administration.

Billionaire Elon Musk has quickly become an influential figure in President-elect Trump's administration and has been following the leader like a shadow since his victory. He has donated at least $119 million to support Trump's election. Axios reported on November 18 that Musk had a conflict with lawyer Boris Epshteyn, Trump's longtime adviser, over the appointment of future cabinet members.

Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk watched a martial arts match at a gymnasium in New York on November 16.

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The tensions became public last week when Musk questioned whether Epshteyn had too much influence over the president-elect's choices, especially for attorney general. Epshteyn pushed for former congressman Matt Gaetz for the position and William McGinley for White House counsel. Trump's two lawyers, Todd Blanche and Emil Bove, were appointed deputy attorney general and the department's No. 3, respectively. Musk also listed his preferred candidates, while Epshteyn reacted strongly to the billionaire's skepticism about his choices, according to Axios . The tensions "exploded" on November 13 during a heated discussion at the dinner table in front of other guests at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. According to sources, Elon Musk accused Epshteyn of leaking information about the transition to the media, including personnel choices. Mr. Epshteyn said he did not know what the billionaire was talking about. The parties have not commented on the above information. Mr. Boris Epshteyn is one of 18 people indicted by a grand jury in the state of Arizona for their involvement in the attempt to illegally choose electors to vote for Mr. Trump in the 2020 election. Mr. Trump lost that year in Arizona to Mr. Biden. Mr. Epshteyn has not pleaded guilty and the case is scheduled to go to trial in January 2026.

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