As we usher in the New Year, tech tycoon Elon Musk has found a unique place to bide his time, notably, at Mar-a-Lago, the posh club owned by former President Donald Trump.

Participating significantly in Trump's activities during his transition into a second presidential term, Musk's prolonged stay at Mar-a-Lago has ignited a fair share of controversy, as the Daily Mail reports.

Musk, an unabashed supporter of Trump since July, actively involves himself in high-stakes discussions and maintains routine interactions with influential individuals such as Justin Trudeau and Jeff Bezos.

His nightly accommodation at a distinctive cottage named "Banyan" costs him a hefty $2,000.

Musk's Indefinite Presence Invites Speculation

Musk's perpetual presence has sparked intrigue, raising questions regarding his potential influence over the Trump administration. Musk's active engagements in pivotal meetings and lively debates on social media platforms affirm his commitment to the role.

The billionaire entrepreneur prefers spending holidays with his companions, including Trump and various celebrities, at Mar-a-Lago.

Musk's arrangement at Mar-a-Lago kicked off on Election Day, ensuring he has regular company -- two of his children and Sone of the one of the women with whom he has fathered kids.

Aside from their camaraderie, Musk's employees were invited to aid Trump's transition team with vetting key administration appointees.

Among others inhabiting Mar-a-Lago regularly is Vice President-elect JD Vance, who is also deeply involved in transition activities, much like Musk.

Musk's Role: More Than Meets the Eye

Despite being deeply involved, Musk's contributions have been under scrutiny. Besides his role as the co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency with Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk openly communicates his support for reducing government regulations on social media.

In a playful exchange, Trump publicly admitted his inability to 'get rid' of Musk, owing to his consistent presence at the club.

Though billing practices for Musk's stay remain unclear, Trump's public invitation for Musk to return to Mar-a-Lago suggests a deep and enduring camaraderie.

However, this distinctive alliance has also ignited criticism. Musk's condemnation of the Republican spending deal resulted in discontent within the House of Representatives.

Democrats have voiced concerns about Musk's ostensible control over the Republican political landscape.

Musk's Influence: A Driving Force Behind Trump?

Trump's clarification that Musk, born outside the USA, cannot compete for the presidency put an end to some rumors.

In the midst of this, Musk, Trump, and JD Vance have been vocally advocating the reform of the H1-B visa program, specifically lobbying for the inclusion of skilled foreign workers.

Regardless of the controversy, Musk's significant contribution to Trump's campaign victory over Kamala Harris cannot be ignored.

As the warm rapport between them -- with Trump's granddaughter affectionately referring to Musk as "Uncle Elon" -- continues, the unfolding of events in this political landscape remains to be seen.