A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses
Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.
It Is Happening Every Day, Every Where
Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.
The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign.
Vivek Ramaswamy, who was also seen as a possible replacement for the vice president-elect, is widely expected to run for governor of Ohio instead.
Vivek Ramaswamy, Elon Musk’s partner in an effort to cut government costs, could make decisions that ultimately make him and his investors richer.
The location suggests that Mr. Musk, who owns companies with billions of dollars in contracts with the federal government, will continue to have remarkable access to President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.
As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.
The president-elect’s decision to witness the liftoff is another example of his close ties to the world’s wealthiest entrepreneur.