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The Republican presidential nominee says that if elected he is open to appointing the billionaire to an advisory role, describing him as a “very smart guy” | |
Donald Trump has said billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk could become an adviser in his government, should the Republican presidential nominee return to office in the November 5 presidential election. | Donald Trump has said billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk could become an adviser in his government, should the Republican presidential nominee return to office in the November 5 presidential election. |
Following the assassination attempt on Trump last month, Musk confirmed his support for the GOP candidate in the election race, writing on X (formerly Twitter): “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.” | Following the assassination attempt on Trump last month, Musk confirmed his support for the GOP candidate in the election race, writing on X (formerly Twitter): “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery.” |
In recent months, the US-based South African-born businessman has repeatedly criticized the policies of President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration. | |
In an interview to Reuters on Monday, Trump was asked whether he would appoint Musk to an advisory role or cabinet job. “He’s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” the Republican nominee replied. | In an interview to Reuters on Monday, Trump was asked whether he would appoint Musk to an advisory role or cabinet job. “He’s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” the Republican nominee replied. |
Last week, the billionaire held a live interview with the former president on his X platform. | Last week, the billionaire held a live interview with the former president on his X platform. |
In mid-July, the Wall Street Journal claimed that Musk was planning to donate around $45 million a month to a new super political action committee backing Trump’s presidential campaign. | In mid-July, the Wall Street Journal claimed that Musk was planning to donate around $45 million a month to a new super political action committee backing Trump’s presidential campaign. |
Set up in June and called America PAC, the coalition includes a number of affluent tycoons. Its prime focus is reportedly on registering voters and persuading constituents to vote early. | Set up in June and called America PAC, the coalition includes a number of affluent tycoons. Its prime focus is reportedly on registering voters and persuading constituents to vote early. |
Musk, however, dismissed the WSJ report as fake news. | Musk, however, dismissed the WSJ report as fake news. |
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