Go to newsletter preferencesSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewFormer President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday held a much-anticipated conversation live-streamed through Musk's social media platform, X. After a 42-minute delay, Musk began the stream by saying, "This massive attack illustrates there's a lot of opposition to people just hearing what President Trump has to say." Musk said he'd be "happy to help out" with a government efficiency commission, which Trump seemed open to, saying: "You're the greatest cutter." So every one of you is gone, and you are the greatest," Trump said, praising Musk.

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