But right now the key point is this: in Bessent, there is a dragon tamer, of sorts, in the White House, clinging on to the beast’s tail. Let us hope that Musk does not push him out. If he does, ...

Elon Musk arrives for the president's address to a joint session of Congress. (Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images) Elon Musk, wearing a suit and dark blue tie, just arrived to applause ...