Crypto News- Donald Trump Considers Elon Musk for Top Cabinet Position if He Wins 2024 Election

Crypto News- Elon Musk in Trump’s Cabinet? What the Tesla CEO’s Role Could Be If Trump Wins

Crypto News-In a surprising twist, Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, hinted at the possibility of naming Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to a Cabinet position if he defeats Vice President Kamala Harris in November. In an interview with Reuters on August 19, Trump mentioned that he certainly would consider Musk for a top government role starting in January 2025, provided the tech billionaire is willing to take up the challenge. While Trump did not specify which department Musk might lead, potential fits could include Energy, Commerce, or Transportation, given Musk’s background.

What Led to Trump’s Praise for Musk?

Trump’s admiration for Musk comes after a conversation between the two in an August 13 X Spaces discussion. The talk, delayed by what Musk claimed to be a massive DDoS attack, covered various topics, though some former X employees questioned the validity of Musk’s claims as no widespread issues were reported at the time.

Elon Musk did not initially support Trump in the 2020 election, during which the former president was defeated by then-Vice President Joe Biden. In 2022, Musk expressed a desire for Trump to hang up his hat and sail into the sunset. However, after a reported assassination attempt on Trump in July 2023, Musk shifted his stance, endorsing the Republican and criticizing the policies of Biden and Harris. Trump, in turn, has publicly expressed his admiration for Musk, calling him a very smart guy and voicing support for electric cars due to Musk’s influence.

Trump’s Team Grows with High-Profile Endorsements

Trump’s campaign has been bolstered by high-profile endorsements and supporters. Notably, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon have been named as co-chairs of Trump’s transition team, should he secure a victory in November. This trend of influential backers aligns with Trump’s past practice of rewarding loyal supporters with significant roles.