As president-elect Donald Trump prepares to move into the White House, the relationship between his new buddy Elon Musk and the leadership of China's Communist Party is in sharp focus.

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,

Musk, the owner of car manufacturer Tesla and social media platform X, has been tapped by Trump to lead the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, after vocally supporting and financially backing his campaign for president.