Elon Musk Urges Trump to Reform Treasury Amid Bitcoin and Wall Street Tensions

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Elon Musk has endorsed Howard Lutnick for U.S. Treasury Secretary, citing the need for change to address the country's escalating national debt, which has surpassed $34 trillion. Musk's support aligns with his warnings about U.S. financial instability and his advocacy for Bitcoin as a strategic reserve to mitigate debt. Lutnick, a Bitcoin proponent, is seen as a potential catalyst for change, contrasting with the "business-as-usual" approach of other candidates. This endorsement has fueled Bitcoin's price surge amid speculation of nation-state adoption.
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