Billionaire Elon Musk's reported stay at President-elect Donald Trump's Florida estate has sparked criticism, with some accusing Musk of using his financial influence to gain access and sway.
Elon Musk plays many roles with President-elect Donald J. Trump. He is Mr. Trump’s most important donor, most influential social media promoter and a key adviser on policy and personnel, the Times began its report. For most of the time since Election Day, he has also been Mr. Trump’s tenant, it added. The cottage, named Banyan, has reportedly rented for at least $2,000 a night in the past, though it’s not clear what Musk’s arrangement is, or whether Trump will charge him at all.
It’s a few hundred feet from the main house at the Florida estate, a source told the Times. Around the club, Musk has become known to make requests such as meals outside normal kitchen hours, the Times reported. He stayed there until Christmas and is apparently expected to return within days. The billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO — who spent more than $250 million to help elect Trump — has been prominently involved with Trump’s transition, involving himself in Musk’s apparent accommodation arrangement alarmed critics, many of whom cast it as yet another way for Musk to buy influence. “So basically Trump is annoyed by this Musk-as-co-president thing but he’s putting up with it because he needs the rent money,” Philadelphia Inquirer opinion columnistSo basically Trump is annoyed by this Musk-as-co-president thing but he's putting up with it because he needs the rent moneyPerfectly normal way to launch your next presidencyMusk will probably charge it to his pseudo government department, which is being established to get rid of departments, and thereby spend less money. On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will reclaim the most powerful seat in our nation's government. HuffPost will continue to fearlessly report on the new administration — but we need your help.. We view our mission to provide free, fair news as critically important in this crucial moment, and we can't do it without you. Whether you give once or many more times, we appreciate your contribution to keeping our journalism free for all
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