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How Did Elon Musk Become So Powerful In The Trump Administration?

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Musk's Influence on Federal Payments

This chapter examines Musk's team's pursuit of access to the Treasury Department's payment system to monitor compliance with executive orders. It also explores the rebranding of the U.S. Digital Service to the U.S. Doge Service and the implications of this transition within federal agencies.

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