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Elon Musk took on yet another role, becoming Trump's efficiency boss. Here's the full list.

Nora RedmondNov 13, 2024, 21:08 IST

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are allies, and Musk owns Twitter/X.Getty Images

Elon Musk has been given a job in the incoming Trump administration after supporting his election push.
Musk will co-lead the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency with entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Elon Musk to lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk heavily backed Trump in the presidential election, appearing at his rallies and donating millions of dollars to fundraising efforts. His support has led to a role in the new government.

The role is just one of many Musk holds concurrently. He leads Tesla and SpaceX as CEO and owns and plays a major part in running X, formerly known as Twitter.

Read on to see all of Musk's roles.

1. The co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency

Musk will lead the new unofficial department with Vivek Ramaswamy.AP/Evan Vucci

2. The world's richest man is the CEO and holds two other roles at Tesla.

The boss of Tesla's net worth soared to $335 billion on Monday.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

3. He is the boss of SpaceX.

The world's wealthiest person aims to create a city on Mars. Photo by Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images

4. Musk acquired Twitter in 2022.

Musk has made a multitude of changes to X, such as introducing a new verification system and reinstating banned accounts.DADO RUVIC/Reuters

5. The cofounder and CEO of Neuralink.

Musk's Neuralink has tested its brain chip on two human patients.SOPA Images/Getty

6. He leads the startup xAI.

The billionaire leads OpenAI's rival firm, startup xAI.Anadolu

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