Trump's First Cabinet Meeting Was a Display of Deference to Elon Musk
Briefly

During President Trump's inaugural cabinet meeting, he emphasized their support for Elon Musk. As Musk addressed the group, the cabinet members remained mostly silent, displaying unease, despite the pressure to show solidarity. Tension was palpable when Trump directly asked if anyone was unhappy with Musk, prompting nervous laughter and reluctant applause. The meeting underscored the awkward dynamic between the powerful cabinet members and the wealthiest individual, illustrating the challenges of leadership and influence within such high-profile scenarios.
The secretaries sat largely in silence... They listened politely as the richest man in the world loomed over them, scolding them about the size of the deficit.
Trump kicked the question to the secretaries themselves. 'Is anybody unhappy with Elon?' he asked. If you are, we'll throw him out of here.
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