The New York Times reported that the world’s wealthiest individual effectively became the president-elect's tenant after Election Day.

Donald Trump will not be sworn in as President until January 20, but already, there are clear signs of trouble within his supporter base. 💰💸 Don’t miss the move: SIGN UP for TheStreet’s FREE Daily newsletter 💰💸 Since Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris,

Presidents normally have an assortment of officials and advisers contributing to their economic team. In Mr Trump’s case, though, the team is unusually large, stretching from business magnates to academic iconoclasts.

Elon Musk has been “renting” a place to stay at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, and he didn’t leave until Christmas, according to recent reporting by The New York Times. Musk is expected to return in the next week.

For much of the period since Election Day, the billionaire has been staying at a $2,000-a-night cottage at Mar-a-Lago, giving him easy access to the president-elect.

Elon Musk used his fortune and influence to help Donald Trump win reelection in November.The Tesla and SpaceX boss is now championing right-wing insurgents in Europe.He's called for a UK far-right agitator to be freed from prison and condemned the country's prime minister.