Vikrant Shekhawat : Aug 20, 2024, 11:35 AM
US Presidential Election: A major political development has come to the fore amid preparations for the presidential election in the US. Elon Musk, the owner of 'X' (formerly Twitter), who has often been seen supporting Republican Party candidate and former President Donald Trump, now seems to be reaping the rewards of his support. According to Reuters, Donald Trump recently announced that if he wins the election to be held in November, he will give Elon Musk an important position in his cabinet or the role of an advisor in the White House.Support of Trump: Statement after interview with MuskDonald Trump's statement comes after a recent interview with Elon Musk. According to the Washington Post, Elon Musk had previously said that he supported current President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. However, Musk started supporting Trump after the attack on him at a Trump rally. Soon after the attack, Musk wrote on his social media account, "I support Trump and pray for his speedy recovery."Tesla may benefit from Trump's statementDonald Trump indicated in a conversation with Reuters that he may consider reducing the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit implemented by the Biden administration. However, Trump also expressed his love for electric vehicles. This could be a positive sign for Musk's company Tesla, as under the Trump administration, new policies may be created to promote electric vehicles, which can further Tesla's business.Will Elon Musk accept Trump's offer?In a post on 'X' earlier this year, Musk denied that he had discussed becoming a White House advisor with Trump. He said, "There has been no discussion of a role for me in the Trump presidency." However, Trump has indicated that he may be willing to offer Musk a position in his administration during their live chat on 'X' last week. Now it will be interesting to see whether Musk accepts the offer or not.ConclusionThis political equation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump could bring a new twist to American politics. A role in the White House for Musk could not only affect his business interests but also have a profound impact on America's future policies. This proposal by Trump could certainly be a turning point in the US election race.