Trump wants Elon Musk to be 'Secretary of Cost-Cutting' if reelected, Internet says 'Lord have mercy'

WASHINGTON, DC: Donald Trump has once again made headlines, this time with a bold suggestion: appointing billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk to a unique position within his hypothetical White House cabinet.

The former president, during an interview on Fox News’ 'Sunday Morning Futures,' proposed creating a new role, the "Secretary of Cost-Cutting," and expressed confidence in Musk's ability to streamline government spending, as per New York Post.

Trump proposes 'Secretary of Cost-Cutting' role for Elon Musk if he wins 2024 election

In a conversation with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo, Trump praised Musk’s business acumen and cost-cutting abilities.

The former president, who is running again as the GOP’s nominee in the 2024 presidential race, emphasized Musk’s potential value in the government.

“He’s a great business guy, and he’s a great cost-cutter,” Trump said of Musk, one of the world's richest men and CEO of Tesla and X (formerly Twitter).

According to Trump, Musk claimed, “I could cut costs without affecting anybody,” a statement that no doubt piqued the former president’s interest as he looks toward reducing government spending if he returns to the Oval Office.

Though Musk isn’t interested in holding a formal cabinet position, Trump said the tech mogul is enthusiastic about focusing on efficiency and streamlining operations. “We’ll have a new position: Secretary of Cost-Cutting. Elon wants to do that, and we have incredible people,” Trump explained, emphasizing Musk’s unique qualifications due to his vast business empire.

“He’s running a big business. He can’t just say, ‘I think I’ll go into the Cabinet.’ Other people can. He can’t, but Elon’s a little bit different in that sense.”

Trump also hinted at Musk’s futuristic ambitions, stating, “He’s made me a promise to get to Mars before the end of my administration, which will be long before, hopefully, China or Russia.”

While Musk has often made headlines for his innovative technologies, he has also become more vocal about his political preferences in recent years.

In the same interview, Trump noted Musk’s concerns about the future of the country, especially if Vice President Kamala Harris were to assume the presidency.

Musk’s alliance with Trump has grown more visible, particularly on the campaign trail. Earlier in October, the billionaire joined Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, marking his first appearance alongside the former president during his 2024 campaign.

According to Trump, Musk’s presence in Pennsylvania wasn't a one-time event. The tech magnate will continue to stump for the GOP candidate in this key swing state as the election approaches. “He’s actually campaigning because he says, ‘If we don’t win, we’re not going to have a country,’” Trump revealed.

Trump's proposal about 'Secretary of Cost-Cutting' role for Elon Musk sparks trolling online

As news of Trump’s comments spread across social media, users wasted no time in poking fun at the idea of Musk as a “Secretary of Cost-Cutting.”

One person remarked, "We really need to stop this omg the whole country’s gonna be suffering like those poor Tesla workers."

Another said, "Who’s going to be Secretary of Diaper Changing?"

"#ElonMusk is a danger to democracy," wrote one person. Another added, "USA will be run like Twitter! Holy crap! Please don’t vote for this man."

One individual wrote, "Planning to have Elon run through country right into the ground like he did Twitter."

Another pointed out, "Hard pass. Elon doesn't even manage this site well."

A user said, "Trump starts his answer to that question by conceding he doesn’t have any cost cutting ideas of his own, but defers to an erratic engineer with no experience in government to decide how to cut governmental spending. Lord have mercy."

 

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