Who is Baris Akis? Stanford alumnus Donald Trump reportedly blocked Elon Musk from hiring in DOGE shake up

Elon Musks bid to appoint Baris Akis, a non-U.S. citizen, to a significant role in the Department of Government Efficiency was rejected by President Donald Trump. Despite Musk's influence, Trump emphasized that Musk's decisions need his approval. This dispute highlights the limitations of Musks power within the administration, with Trump closely monitoring department operations.

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