Elon Musk with his one-time close friend, US President Donald Trump. Musk revealed in the podcast that he tried to convince the US president on not to impose tariffs, but failed. File image/Reuters
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Firstpost21-01-2026, 13:32

Trump's Second Term: Four Key Advisors Depart in First Year

  • Elon Musk's partnership with Trump collapsed over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (OBBB), leading to a social media feud and Musk threatening to form a third party.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy, initially slated to co-chair DOGE, stepped down due to his intention to run for Ohio governor, despite his support for Trump.
  • Mike Waltz, former National Security Advisor, was removed after a private chat discussing plans to attack Yemen leaked to The Atlantic.
  • Joe Kasper, former Pentagon Chief of Staff, was stripped of his title amidst accusations of a 'vanguard purge' and erratic leadership, following internal power struggles and a leak scandal.

Why It Matters: Donald Trump's second term saw four key advisors depart within its first year due to policy disagreements, political ambitions, and scandals.

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