Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, joined a call between Google CEO Sundar Pichai and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate Trump on his election win. Musk’s presence during the call reflects his growing influence in Trump’s circle, highlighted by his new role as co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency. As Musk continues to strengthen ties with Trump, questions arise about the interplay of his corporate interests and political connections.