Posted on 01/26/2025 6:29:33 PM PST by simpson96
Susie Wiles, Donald Trump’s newly appointed chief of staff, has cemented her authority within the administration by barring Elon Musk’s attempt to secure a permanent base in the White House's West Wing.
During Trump's campaign, the Former president labelled Wiles as the “ice maiden” because of her cool composure and successful work approach. However, she quickly made it clear that not everyone would be welcomed into Trump’s inner circle—especially those “who want to work solo or be a star.”
Musk's increasing influence has sparked tension. Online chatter even referred to Musk as the “power behind President Trump” and jokingly dubbed Trump “Vice-President Trump” due to Musk’s ability to dominate the spotlight.
Sources indicate the billionaire entrepreneur actively campaigned for an office position next to the Oval Office. The Times reports that his leadership team remains at the Eisenhower Executive Office building rather than the main West Wing on White House grounds.
When asked by a reporter if Musk would be given a West Wing office, Trump unequivocally replied, “No. He’s getting an office for about 20 people that we’re hiring to make sure that these [savings] get implemented.”
Wiles has taken on the role of gatekeeper to the president, even creating barriers for Musk, whose large personality and political clout have at times overshadowed Trump. “There’s never been an administration that has had so many power plays so early,” said political analyst Frank Luntz. “She’s got the right heart and she’s got the right skills for this—if anyone’s going to succeed, it’s her.”
Hit piece.
Worse, I remember four years ago when every person on this site said it was going to happen the moment Trump named him.
I can see the loons on X now, quoting the Hindustani Times with glee.
June 20, 1993. New president Bill Clinton. I once read First Lady Hillary tried to settle into the office reserved for the VP. Al Gore had to stand up for himself.
In other news: Ice and snow to melt as temperatures rise.
Whose this be source
The msm media treats their base like gossipy teenagers ‘did you see that salute?’ ‘omg, Elon won’t be getting an office in the WH!’. This is what captures the left. SMH.
Hindustandi news???????? uhhhhh ya!
When taken as a whole, one may expect many more of these sorts of "headline" nothings because President Trump seems to rightly and perhaps righteously pissing off a lot of Democrats, Democrat-adjacent RINOs, European elites, media types and a few "never-Trumper" Freepers.
Not even a week's gone by since the inauguration.
Maybe Musk doesn’t have security clearance for that kind of access.
Kinda think you’re on track here.
If Wlies was any good she would have stopped the fiasco at the church service. I am sure that someone else could have been found to officiate the service.
Come on now. The media would never lie.
“When asked by a reporter if Musk would be given a West Wing office, Trump unequivocally replied, “No. He’s getting an office for about 20 people that we’re hiring to make sure that these [savings] get implemented.””
Musk’s not exactly out in the cold, now is he ...
Don’t believe this source for one minute.
Points for effort though.😂
They never give up.
What “fiasco” at which “church service”?
Agreed.
LOL Yeah, sure! And at times my bottle rocket collection overshadows Space X. :D
Or maybe she is familiar with the maxim "never interfere with the enemy while he is in the process of making a mistake."
The "fiasco at the church" hurt the left far more than it hurt Trump. The country is in no mood for woke crap at the present time.
The church service with the "woke" female bishop . It was the day after the inauguration .
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