This is not new anymore, anyone trusting politicians is a baby unless they have their own inside, secret plan.
Elon Musk is a big name, I doubt Trump can use him and go free without any consequences. What he can do, the tools he has, the internet and space control. My dear Trump needs to be careful. There is a reason why this information is circulating, maybe to destroy the relationship Trump have Elon Musk but it wont be possible. The relationship is not bound by trust but by agreements.