Trump Suggests Musk as Advisor Instead of Cabinet Member, Citing Musk's Busy Schedule as Leader of Multiple Companies
Former President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joining his hypothetical White House cabinet, citing Musk's demanding schedule running multiple companies. He suggested that Musk could better serve by offering advice, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence. Despite their past public feud, Trump and Musk have recently become political allies, with Musk endorsing Trump and forming a pro-Trump super PAC. Trump's remarks hint at maintaining some distance between them.
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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.
00:03Former President Donald Trump expressed doubts about Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joining
00:08his hypothetical White House cabinet, citing Musk's demanding schedule running multiple
00:12companies.
00:13He suggested that Musk could better serve by offering advice, particularly in areas
00:18like artificial intelligence.
00:20Despite their past public feud, Trump and Musk have recently become political allies,
00:24with Musk endorsing Trump and forming a pro-Trump super PAC.
00:28Trump's remarks hint at maintaining some distance between them.