Elon Musk’s Power Play Hits a Snag: U.S. Agencies Say ‘Not Today’

US— A significant rift emerged between key American security agencies and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, whose influence within the new U.S. administration is increasingly in question. According to a report by The New York Times, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Pentagon, and the Office of National Intelligence have openly defied Musk’s demand for weekly performance reports from their employees.

Musk’s ultimatum was perceived as an attempt to consolidate his control over American bureaucracy, but the response from these agencies indicates substantial resistance to his ambitions. Agency heads appointed by President Donald Trump reportedly instructed their staff to disregard Musk’s directives, highlighting a growing divide within the U.S. elite.

Key figures leading this silent rebellion include FBI Director Cash Patel, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and senior leadership from the Pentagon. Their collective stance underscores a reluctance among traditional power institutions to cede authority to Musk, despite his close ties to Trump.

The New York Times suggests that this confrontation may serve as a litmus test for assessing the true extent of Musk’s influence within the U.S. government, revealing the limits of his aspirations to reshape the political landscape according to his vision. As tensions rise, the outcome of this struggle could define the future dynamics between established power structures and emerging figures like Musk.