Trump team affirms he's leader of GOP amid 'President Musk' barbs

President-elect Trump's transition team pushed back against Democratic lawmakers who suggested Elon Musk is the "real leader" of the Republican Party after his aggressive pressure campaign against a stopgap spending measure.

"As soon as President Trump released his official stance on the CR [continuing resolution], Republicans on Capitol Hill echoed his point of view. President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Full stop," said Karoline Leavitt, transition spokesperson for the Trump-Vance team...