If Donald Trump wins the US presidential election, Elon Musk could become a minister. This is what emerges from an interview with the Republican candidate. What position could the billionaire occupy?
Donald Trump wants Elon Musk to become a minister
In an interview with Reuters, Donald Trump returned to the rapprochement with Elon Musk, who declared himself a supporter of the Republican candidate after his assassination attempt. The former president was asked about his desire to appoint Elon Musk as an advisor or even a minister in a Republican government.and here is his response:
“He's a very smart guy. I would definitely nominate him, if he wanted to. He's a brilliant guy.»
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Donald Trump did not specify what position the billionaire might occupy. For his part, Elon Musk confirmed that he was ready to “serve” his country on X, with a humorous publication to support his claim. :
I am willing to serve pic.twitter.com/BJhGbcA2e0
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 20, 2024
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The issue of electric vehicles raised
Elon Musk and Donald Trump last week participated in a Space on the billionaire's social network. Both men supported the same ideologies, supported by conspiracy theories.. Elon Musk's political shift could, however, come up against the Republican candidate's positioning on electric vehicles.
Donald Trump wants the tax credit for electric vehicles to be repealed.He also expressed uncertainty about them to Reuters:
“I'm a big fan of electric vehicles, but I'm a fan of gasoline cars, and also hybrids, and everything that comes in parallel.»
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In any case, it is clear that Elon Musk's speech has become more politicized over the years. After his official support for Donald Trump, the billionaire could seek new responsibilitieswhile it already owns the companies SpaceX, Tesla and X.
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Source: Reuters
Image: Elon Musk via X
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