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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Alex PIGMAN

As Musk's Big Trump Bet Pays Off, US Government Faces 'Hardcore' Reform

Elon Musk (R), shown joining Donald Trump on stage at a rally in Pennsylvania in October, is poised to have sweeping powers in the Republican's new administration (Credit: AFP)

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is positioned to have sweeping powers in the second Trump administration as a deputy tasked with restructuring government operations using his aggressive approach to business.

The next chapter in the life of the South African-born tycoon comes after he delivered unprecedented support for Trump's campaign, coming out a huge winner in his first deep dive into politics.

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