Over the weekend, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon claimed Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Bessent had a physical altercation in the White House over an IRS appointment. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded by downplaying the incident, denying it was a “fight” and stressing ongoing collaboration within the Trump administration. The story highlights Musk’s controversial role in government circles and fuels discussion on his political influence.
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