How Much Power Does Elon Musk ACTUALLY Have Over America's Future?

Elon Musk is now a special government employee and senior advisor to President Trump—but what does that actually mean? In this interview, NewsNation contributor and Mediaite founding editor Colby Hall breaks down Musk’s surprising new role, the confusion surrounding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the implications of Musk’s influence over federal decisions. Is Trump using Musk as a shield from criticism, or is Musk the one calling the shots? And how does this unconventional partnership impact the government’s transparency and decision-making? Welcome to Mediaite, THE site for news and opinion on the intersection of media and politics. Join Mediaite+ https://www.mediaite.com/subscribe/ ►Subscribe to Mediaite: https://bit.ly/3MjuECB ► Website: https://www.mediaite.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediaite/ ► X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/mediaite ► Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mediaite ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mediaite #doge #elonmusk #trump #news #politics