No such post appears on Trump's Truth Social account, nor are there reports from legitimate news outlets about Trump making the comment.

In a whirlwind of political intrigue, President-elect Trump firmly denies Elon Musk's rumored control over the government, sparking curiosity and debate.

Musk, the owner of car manufacturer Tesla and social media platform X, has been tapped by Trump to lead the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, after vocally supporting and financially backing his campaign for president.

Musk has joined Trump’s calls with world leaders, weighed in on Cabinet choices and been a regular part of the Trump family since the election.

After Congress averted a government shutdown with a last-minute deal, it’s become a serious question: who runs the GOP, Donald Trump or Elon Musk? While Trump is about to be sworn in for his second term,

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) on Thursday suggested Elon Musk is the one directing the Trump administration, not President-elect Trump, pointing to the tech entrepreneur’s leading position in opposing the government funding stopgap measure.

Far-right Trump influencer and failed Florida congressional candidate Laura Loomer escalated her growing public battle with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday, after he deigned to respond to several of her rants earlier in the morning.