Here's your Forbes Daily Briefing for Sunday, November 10th.

Today on Forbes, handicapping Trump's brain trust, the new Trump averse.

During his victory speech last week, Donald Trump was acknowledging those who helped fuel his astonishing political comeback and singled out Elon Musk.

Trump gushed, quote, we have a new star,

a star is born, Elon. Trump then launched into a four-minute riff about the world's richest

person, whom he called, quote, a super genius. The president-elect has promised vast powers to Musk

to shape U.S. policy and federal spending.

After endorsing Trump in July, Musk quickly embraced the idea of helming a, quote,

Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to cut $2 trillion or more from the federal budget,

while Trump has touted Musk as the so-called, quote, Secretary of Cost Cutting.

They have both indicated its unlikely Musk will take on an official role, as Trump says Musk,

quote, doesn't want to be in the cabinet. And Musk said of his services, quote, no pay, no title,

no recognition is needed. Elon Musk is the most famous and wealthiest of a cabal of new allies as Trump prepares

to re-enter the White House. The 78-year-old Trump has long treasured his close alliances with the rich

and famous, but this time around, he will bring with him a mostly new generation of loyalists

that includes podcaster Joe Rogan and UFC president and CEO Dana White,

among others. This 2.0 contingent has curried favor with Trump through a combination of

loyalty, campaign donations, endorsements, and, of course, flattery. Some are expected to serve as

cabinet members. Others will likely have unofficial roles as advisors

with whom Trump speaks over the phone, on the golf course, on podcasts, and via social media.

Besides Musk, there are hedge fund moguls John Paulson and Scott Besant, two contenders for

Treasury Secretary or other key economic roles, who have vowed to help Musk's slash spending.

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