US Govt Shutdown: Donald Trump or Elon Musk - who is the 'real' US president?

As the US barrels toward a government shutdown, the line between influence and authority has never been blurrier. Musk’s five-word critique of a bipartisan budget deal—"This bill should not pass"—has Democrats accusing him of wielding presidential power. Meanwhile, Trump’s official endorsement of Republican resistance reminds everyone who still wears the crown.

US Govt Shutdown: Donald Trump or Elon Musk - who is the 'real' US president?
As the US barrels toward a government shutdown, the line between influence and authority has never been blurrier. Musk’s five-word critique of a bipartisan budget deal—"This bill should not pass"—has Democrats accusing him of wielding presidential power. Meanwhile, Trump’s official endorsement of Republican resistance reminds everyone who still wears the crown.