Musk harshly pushed Trump aside - media.

Elon Musk influences the Republican Party and blocked the budget bill

American tech billionaire Elon Musk demonstrated his significant political weight, which surpasses even Donald Trump's influence on Republicans. He managed to stop a budget bill that was bringing the country closer to a shutdown of the federal government. According to experts, Musk has become the most influential voice in American politics, although he holds no official position or is a member of any party.

Trump's team is trying to deny Musk's growing influence.

White House press secretary Carolina Levitt emphasized that Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party. Trump denied consulting with Musk but merely allowed him to express his position.

Democrats are using this situation to criticize Republicans. They called the 'Musk-Johnson proposal' unserious and claimed it reflects the true influence on the Republican Party.

Musk's influence has increased so much that some Republican legislators are suggesting his candidacy for the Speaker of the House. Polls show that 81% of Republicans support this idea.

But experts warn that such a coalition may be short-lived due to Trump's reluctance to share attention and power. If an agreement on the budget bill is not reached by the end of Friday, a federal government shutdown and cessation of funding for government agencies will begin on Saturday.