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.
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.
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.
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.
