Donald Trump slams hoax reports of him handing over presidency to Elon Musk: ‘That’s not happening’
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: In a fiery response to recent rumors, President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed claims that he plans to hand over the presidency to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Trump's statement comes amid increasing complaints regarding Musk's growing popularity in the nation's politics and administration.
Donald Trump slams 'hoax' reports about him ceding presidency to Elon Musk
On Sunday, December 22, Donald Trump referred to reports claiming he had handed over the presidency to billionaire Elon Musk as a "hoax" and declared that he would be the next president of the United States.
Trump brings up Elon Musk but adds, "No, he's not taking the presidency ... that's not happening." pic.twitter.com/CFXspKVCtW
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 22, 2024
“No, he’s not taking the presidency,” Trump told a conservative audience at a rally in Phoenix on Sunday, December 22. “You know, they’re on a new kick.” “All the different hoaxes. The new one is that President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk. No, no, that’s not happening,” he added.
Trump praised Musk, one of the biggest contributors to his presidential campaign, saying, “Isn’t it nice to have smart people we can rely on? Don’t we want that? But no, he’s not going to be president, that I can tell you.”
“And I’m safe. You know why? He can’t be. He wasn’t born in this country. Ha ha ha,” Trump addressed his audience in Phoenix.
Internet mocks Donald Trump's denial of ceding presidency to Elon Musk
Following Donald Trump's denial of reports claiming he had ceded the presidency to Elon Musk, social media quickly reacted, with many mocking the former president for appearing "bothered" by the influence of the world's richest man.
A user asked, "He's very bothered by Elon being the actual president isn't he?"
Another added calling Musk the president-elect, "What does President Elect Musk have to say about this lol - Donnie's gonna get a stern talking to."
What does President Elect Musk have to say about this lol - Donnie's gonna get a stern talking to
— Radtlo 🐱☕🌴🌲⛰️ 🌊 (@tdarlawlyda) December 22, 2024
A third commentator claimed, "No, what's happening is Musk tells you what to do, and you say 'Yes, sir.'"
No, what's happening is Musk tells you what to do, and you say 'Yes, sir.'
— MickMack, First of His Name (@Michael48713608) December 23, 2024
"The opposite of what Trump says is always true," a comment read.
A person claimed, "@realDonaldTrump, you can say that all you want but you know you're wrong."
@realDonaldTrump, you can say that all you want but you know you're wrong.
— Old Dude (@Olddude2207) December 23, 2024
One chimed in, "TFW you want to assure people you’ve not been bought and paid for, but despite a lifetime of hyperbole, misrepresentation, and outright lies, you can’t quite get there…"
TFW you want to assure people you’ve not been bought and paid for, but despite a lifetime of hyperbole, misrepresentation, and outright lies, you can’t quite get there… https://t.co/vhJgo4Zp1v
— 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐳𝐳𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫🌻 (@Snozz_Wanger) December 22, 2024
An X user said, "Too late, it's apparent that he already has."
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