In an interview with NBC News, the president also said he assumes his relationship with the tech billionaire is over following their recent falling out.

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump is not backing off his battle with Elon Musk, saying Saturday that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warning that his former ally and campaign benefactor could face “serious consequences” if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections.

With members embedded in multiple agencies, the team’s approach to transforming government is becoming “institutionalized,” as one official put it.