Tesla CEO Elon Musk has exerted notable influence at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club since the election, with daily appearances and involvement in staffing discussions for Trump’s administration. Musk reportedly recommended Sen. Rick Scott in the GOP Senate leadership battle. Musk was present on a call with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who called to congratulate Trump after the election. Zelensky for providing Ukraine with Starlink communications. Following his support for Trump, Tesla's stock surged nearly 15%, boosting Musk's holdings by over $15 billion.