Donald Trump: “Risk” in relationships with Elon Mask – “Can’t do anything without our approval,” says US President

The president of the United States stated that his controversial and powerful close adviser, the richest man in the world, cannot make decisions alone. Elon Musk “can’t do and won’t do” anything without “our approval,” Donald Trump told reporters. CORVERSE Elon Musk works for President Donald Trump as a “special government official”, according to a White House official, strengthening his controversial role in administration, but bypassing certain disclosure rules that are typical for federal workers. The official, speaking Monday (03.02.2020) under the condition of anonymity to discuss staff issues, said Musk has a government e-mail address and office space in the White House band. Musk, the world’s richest man, received wide margin from Trump to reduce the size of the federal government. On Monday morning, the headquarters of the U.S. International Development Service were abruptly closed. Musk’s team, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, also has access to sensitive payment systems in the U.S. Treasury. CORVERSE Democrats fear that Musk consolidates power within the federal government, acting without accountability and possibly against the law. Musk does not receive a salary for his work, White House official said. According to federal guidelines, it is unlikely that it will have to submit a public financial disclosure report. The official did not give more details except that he said Musk follows the law. Trump marked his approval for Musk’s work Sunday afternoon after returning to Washington from his weekend in Florida. “I think Elon is doing a good job. He is a great cost reduction,” said the Republican president. “Sometimes we won’t agree with this and we won’t go where he wants to go. But I think it does excellent work.”