Mr. Musk has appeared in family photos at Mar-a-Lago and joined Mr. Trump on calls with world leaders and chief executives. Mr. Musk has never had more influence over business, global politics and the American democratic system. These are the people who influence Mr. Musk right now, and those whom he influences in turn. They are longtime friends, investors, staff members or party buddies — and sometimes, those boundaries blur. They shape how Mr. Musk operates and views the world.

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