- As Trump’s trade war with China escalates, the White House appears increasingly cautious about Elon Musk’s involvement in foreign policy discussions owing to potential conflicts of interest. Previously the Tesla CEO and top Trump advisor had been given relatively free rein to host high-level meetings with global leaders, but the Oval Office seems keen to begin putting distance between the richest man on the planet and diplomatic issues.
When Elon Musk was named an advisor and special government employee under the Trump administration, many wondered if the Tesla CEO’s private interests might put him on the opposing team to Trump’s policies.
