Tensions escalated last week between Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a heated White House exchange about the IRS. Sources indicated Bessent, who aims to reform and stabilize, and Musk, who advocates for a more aggressive reform approach, clashed significantly. The argument saw both men in close proximity, impacting the broader dynamic of Trump's cabinet, where passionate disagreements are reportedly commonplace. Musk has previously expressed frustration at the choice of Bessent over Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, emphasizing a need for substantive change within the administration.
Elon was shouting and rambling and Scott just wasn't putting up with it.
Bessent has two mandates: reform and stabilize, while Elon has one mandate: break things in the process of reform.
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