Posted on 08/19/2024 8:42:17 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Former President Donald Trump on Monday admitted that he would tap Tesla and X owner Elon Musk for a cabinet or advisory position if he returns to the White House next year.
Musk led a conversation with the Republican presidential nominee on his social media platform last week, which included discussions about creating a "government efficiency commission," that would look at ways to reduce government spending.
The former president on Monday did not indicate what cabinet or advisory position he would offer Musk, but the comment occurred during a Reuters interview where he discussed ending a tax credit on purchasing electric vehicles.
"Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump told the outlet after a Pennsylvania rally. "I'm not making any final decisions on it, I'm a big fan of electric cars. But I'm a fan of gasoline-propelled cars, and also hybrids and whatever else happens to come along."
Trump said that, if elected, he would rescind Biden administration rules that encourage automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids in order to meet stricter emissions standards.
Musk endorsed Trump for president immediately after the former president was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month. The bullet pierced Trump's ear, but he was not otherwise injured.
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Kitchen cabinet type stuff.. He wouldn’t waste his time reporting to work on a daily basis. UN rep would be cool.
MORE WINNING!
THATS muh President raght thar!
Let the market decide!
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FREEDOM!
Well said.
Put him in charge of NASA.
CC
Im sure Musk would appreciate it but wouldn’t take it. Too constraining
Why is he doing an interview with Reuters?
Elon has multiple irons in the fire right now. He’s like that entertainer on Ed Sullivan who somehow kept 10 long poles with spinning plates all going at once. Then that guy casually lights a cigarette, cause he’s getting a little bored.
Because he doesn’t hide from the media, and will speak to both friendly and hostile audiences. Can you say the same for Harris?
He could probably swing an 11th pole but not the FedGov straight jacket.
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
Give Elon complete authority to Fire ANY non elected employee of the federal government except in the military. You would have a balanced budget the first year!
Musk is too busy doing real work that matters to take part in government.
He already offered.
Musk does a bazillion things at one time. Any relation would likely be....President Trump...if you need me...or just want to toss around an idea....just pick up the phone.
In his Merry Christmas message on truth social he wished that electric car proponents would rot in hell. Awkward.
Seriously? But he’s done such a good job with twitter, so maybe you’re on to something.
Musk volunteered during their conversation on X. He basically asked to be in charge of eliminating waste in Gvt.
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