Elon Musk wades into European politics

Published January 6, 2025 at 8:51 AM EST

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.

Billionaire Elon Musk begins 2025 as one of the most influential people in the United States.

He's developed a close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, and has been advising the incoming administration on policy and staffing. And Musk is now increasingly weighing in on European politics as well.

Host Scott Detrow speaks with reporter Rebecca Collard about Musk wading into European politics.

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