Washington Post: “Trump is not closely monitoring Musk’s moves, according to people close to the president, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. But the people said Trump views Musk as doing the task he assigned him, and the president benefits from letting someone else take the heat for drastic and controversial measures.
”“One adviser described Musk as doing ‘the dirty work,’ noting that his public approval ratings were dropping.”