World

Elon Musk Plays Secretary of State as Trump Calls Zelensky

SURPRISE GUEST

The chat—with a surprise appearance from the world’s richest man—was reportedly reassuring to the Ukrainian leader.

Liam Archacki
Liam Archacki 

Breaking News Intern

Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Carlos Barria/Reuters
Liam Archacki

Liam Archacki

Breaking News Intern

liam.archacki@thedailybeast.com

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

Trending Now
TrumplandMelania Brings Back Fashion Trend—And It Isn’t Hats
Amethyst Martinez
PoliticsMayor Rages as U.S. Military Vet Nabbed in Trump’s Much-Hyped ICE Raids
Janna Brancolini
PoliticsMusk Melts Down Over Criticism of His Provocative Salute
Yasmeen Hamadeh
PoliticsTrump Fired Highest-Ranking Woman in Military at His Ball
Grace Harrington
PoliticsJesse Watters Outraged by Harris Grocery Shopping With Her Husband
Leigh Kimmins