Nick Clegg Warns Elon Musk Could Wield Major Political Influence in Trump Administration

Meta's global affairs chief highlights concerns over Musk's role as a key Trump advisor and donor, raising questions about democratic norms.

Nick Clegg, Meta's president of global affairs, cautioned that Elon Musk could become a 'political puppet master' in U.S. politics under the second Trump administration.
Musk donated over $250 million to Donald Trump's campaign and now holds a co-leadership position in the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Clegg emphasized Musk's outsized influence in both the 2024 election and the formation of the new administration, describing it as a departure from traditional democratic practices.
Critics argue that Meta, under Clegg's leadership, has not done enough to counter misinformation or provide balanced election information on its platforms like Threads and Instagram.
The relationship between Musk and Mark Zuckerberg remains tense, with ongoing disagreements over AI, social media policies, and Musk's libertarian stance on censorship.