President Trump Reportedly Blocks Elon Musk After He Requests to Hire Non-U.S Citizen

• Elon Musk's request to hire a non-US citizen for his department was reportedly blocked by President Donald Trump
• This decision reflects Trump's 'America First' agenda and restrictions on non-citizens working in the government
• Despite Musk's autonomy, Trump's control over the new department remains evident in some of his exec orders

Washington D.C., USA - Elon Musk's alleged attempt to hire a non-US citizen to work at his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was blocked by President Donald Trump's advisers, according to a report by The Atlantic.

Musk, as the head of the non-governmental agency, has actively disrupted the government by proposing to close the US Agency for International Development and accessing the Treasury Department's payment systems.

However, Musk's request to hire Baris Akis, a Turkish-born venture capitalist with a green card, was met with an 'unequivocal no', according to reports in the American media.

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Sources stated that President Trump’s advisers opposed the hire, stating it could 'send a confusing message' given the US President's 'America First' agenda and plans to shrink the federal workforce.

Generally, non-citizens are prohibited from working in the US federal government. An official highlighted Elon Musk's autonomy but noted that Trump remains in control, as demonstrated by this hiring denial.

Power dynamics among Trump and Musk

This incident is not the first reminder from Trump of their power dynamic. Despite acknowledging Musk’s contributions to cost-cutting efforts, Trump underscored that the tech mogul requires presidential approval for his actions within DOGE.

The billionaire's significant media presence, which led some to dub him 'President Musk', may have contributed to the tension. Nevertheless, he continues to make impactful moves, including recruiting young engineers with little experience to join the ranks of the new department.

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Legit.ng also previously reported that on February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump stoked controversy by announcing that he had given his advisers instructions to commence an attack on Iran if there was any attempt on his life from them.

During an exchange with reporters, while signing an executive order to place pressure on Tehran, Trump declared, 'If they did that they would be obliterated. I’ve left instructions if they do it, they get obliterated, there won’t be anything left'.

Source: Legit.ng