Elon Musk has been appointed to spearhead Trump's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel warns of Musk's sizable influence, stating that business interests and political power must be balanced. Critics raise concerns about Musk's potential conflicts of interest, particularly given his corporate holdings receiving substantial federal contracts. Trump’s team, including Mick Mulvaney, expresses skepticism about ambitious budget cuts proposed by Musk. As tensions rise regarding immigration policies, Massachusetts braces for the fallout of Trump's mass deportation promises, which Musk has criticized in the past.