Elon Musk, the billionaire co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, suggested he could oppose Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) for speaker of the House — moments after promising "full support" for the Republican lawmaker.

Elon Musk flip-flopped on standing behind Donald Trump Monday, minutes after the president-elect threw his support behind embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson. Musk first tweeted his agreement with Trump in giving his support to Johnson,

Mr. Musk has fallen out with prominent right-wing Americans who say they are worried that their agenda may be sidelined in favor of his own — and that he is willing to silence them on X.

It's no secret that Elon Musk has been playing a big role in the soon-to-be Donald Trump administration. Musk, the world's richest man, endorsed Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election. He spent Election Night hanging out with the president-elect.

Tensions are reportedly rising between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, with the president-elect expressing frustration over Musk's constant presence.

Elon Musk has quickly become one of the most outspoken supporters of Donald Trump, both during his presidential campaign and ahead of his inauguration. The Tesla CEO has spent quality time with the former and future president and has even spent the holidays with the Trump family in Mar-a-Lago.

A New York Times reporter claimed during a recent interview that Donald Trump has been complaining in private about Elon Musk being "clingy."