Elon Musk's acrimonious exit from the White House leaves a big void that many rival tech CEOs could benefit from stepping into. Here are some of the top tech industry contenders to claim the role of Trump "First Buddy."

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Elon Musk's acrimonious exit from the White House leaves a big void that many rival tech CEOs could benefit from stepping into. Here are some of the top tech industry contenders…