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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Anna Katrina Sevilla

Elon Musk Heartbreak: Mark Zuckerberg Ousts SpaceX CEO as Trump's Favourite Tech Billionaire

Mark Zuckerberg takes SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's place in Trump's circle (Credit: The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons/Wikimedia Commons)

A power shift appears to be unfolding at the highest level of US politics and Silicon Valley. After years of being seen as one of Donald Trump's closest business allies, Elon Musk is reportedly being edged aside by Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg, with whom the President has grown increasingly close.

This unfolding tech billionaire alliance suggests a strategic pivot in Silicon Valley politics, with Zuckerberg seemingly adopting a diplomatic approach that stands in sharp contrast to the more volatile style of his predecessor. According to reports, however, a shift in the balance of power may be imminent, as recent accounts state Zuckerberg has steadily strengthened his relationship with Trump in recent months.

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