Musk Takes Center Stage at Trump's First Cabinet Meeting

    Musk Takes Center Stage at Trump's First Cabinet Meeting
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    Above: US President Donald Trump speaks during the first Cabinet meeting of his second term with Elon Musk in attendance, on Feb. 26, 2025. Image copyright: Jabin Botsford /The Washington Post via Getty Images

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