In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stating that he would gladly welcome Musk into his Cabinet should he secure a second term in the White House.
However, Trump acknowledged that Musk's extensive business commitments, which include managing multiple companies, might hinder his ability to serve in such a capacity.
According to The New York Post, Trump stated, He wants to be involved. Now look, hes running big businesses and all that, so he cant, really, I dont think he could be Cabinet. Id put him in the Cabinet, absolutely, but I dont know how he could do that with all the things hes got going. The former President suggested that Musk could potentially serve as a consultant on issues such as artificial intelligence.
Musk, who is also the owner of a social media platform, has shown his support for Trump in the current election, despite having previously voted for President Biden in 2020, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Barack Obama in 2012. Following an assassination attempt on Trump in July, Musk publicly endorsed him. He lauded Trump's resilience, praising him for encouraging his supporters to "fight, fight" even as he was being escorted away by Secret Service agents.
Musk's endorsement of Trump is rooted in their shared concerns over the increase in illegal immigration. Earlier this year, Musk played a role in establishing a pro-Trump super PAC and has even considered assisting Trump in creating a government efficiency commission.
Trump spoke highly of Musk during his interview with former Navy Seal Shawn Ryan, stating that they "have a great relationship" and praising Musk as a "brilliant guy." Musk, along with other tech leaders in Silicon Valley, has expressed dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's stricter business regulation policies.
Musk has been increasingly vocal about his conservative views on his social media platform, particularly on issues such as transgender policies. In a recent move, Musk announced that his rocket-building company, SpaceX, would be relocating its headquarters from California to Texas. This decision was made in protest of a new California law that prohibits school districts from mandating parental notification if their child decides to transition to another gender.
Musk's social media company, formerly known as Twitter, has also bid farewell to San Francisco and is moving its headquarters to Texas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Musk was a vocal critic of California regulators and Democratic politicians who enforced business closures to curb the virus's spread. His frustration led him to relocate Tesla's headquarters from the San Francisco Bay Area to Austin, Texas.
Since taking over his social media platform, Musk has lifted the ban on Trump and numerous other conservative accounts that were previously suspended by Twitter's management. Trump's recent activity on the platform has excited his supporters, as he has begun posting more frequently.
Trump has used the platform to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, accusing them of risking "World War III." He also blamed them for the failures of the past four years, stating, No, it was their failure! It is one of the worst Presidencies in History, and she is definitely the Worst Vice President.
Earlier this month, Trump and Musk engaged in a comprehensive discussion on key election issues, including border control and inflation, during an interview on Musk's social media platform. This interaction further solidified their professional relationship and mutual respect, despite Musk's extensive business obligations potentially hindering his ability to serve in a potential future Trump Cabinet.
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