During Arizona speech, Trump humorously remarks that Musk will 'not going to be president'
In a recent statement, Trump addressed various hoaxes circulating about him, adding, “the new one is, ‘President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk.’”
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President-elect Donald Trump is clarifying his position: he is in control, not Elon Musk.
"No, he's not going to be president, that I can tell you," Trump remarked with a chuckle at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix on Sunday, marking his first major address after the November election. "And I'm safe. You know why? He can’t be. He wasn't born in this country."
The president-elect shared his lighthearted comment while commending Musk, who was born in South Africa, as a “great guy.” Musk, along with tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is slated to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to streamline government and reduce spending.
Trump's statements came as Democrats have been trying to leverage Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, as a counterpoint, accusing him of undermining the new administration.
Just days prior, Trump, along with Musk, played a role in House Republicans’ initial government spending package, which resulted in turmoil as Congress raced to avert a government shutdown.
Some congressional Democrats expressed worries about Musk's sway over Republican lawmakers and have mocked Trump by insinuating that Musk is the one truly in charge. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump organization, released a video branding Trump as “vice president” to “President Musk.”
Republicans have aimed to minimize any perceived discord between the two, with Trump’s aides labeling those assertions as “ridiculous.” Amid the turmoil surrounding the spending bill last week, Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming White House press secretary, stated, “President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Full stop.”
“All the different hoaxes, and the new one is, ‘President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk,’” Trump declared to the audience on Sunday. “No, no. That’s not happening.”
In recent months, Musk has been actively engaging in politics, contributing over $260 million to support Republicans for the 2024 election. Recently, he mentioned plans to fund moderate primary challengers against incumbent Democrats. Some Republicans are even suggesting him as a potential candidate for speaker of the House, particularly as Speaker Mike Johnson's future appears uncertain.
Trump's remarks about Musk came toward the conclusion of his lengthy speech, where he celebrated winning the popular vote, praised his “all-star” Cabinet selections, and laid out his objectives for the upcoming term.
The speech mirrored those Trump delivered during the 2024 campaign, featuring bold promises about reducing taxes, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and his commitment to not renaming military bases, reflecting his intentions to eradicate “woke” ideology in the military.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
"No, he's not going to be president, that I can tell you," Trump remarked with a chuckle at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix on Sunday, marking his first major address after the November election. "And I'm safe. You know why? He can’t be. He wasn't born in this country."
The president-elect shared his lighthearted comment while commending Musk, who was born in South Africa, as a “great guy.” Musk, along with tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, is slated to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, which aims to streamline government and reduce spending.
Trump's statements came as Democrats have been trying to leverage Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, as a counterpoint, accusing him of undermining the new administration.
Just days prior, Trump, along with Musk, played a role in House Republicans’ initial government spending package, which resulted in turmoil as Congress raced to avert a government shutdown.
Some congressional Democrats expressed worries about Musk's sway over Republican lawmakers and have mocked Trump by insinuating that Musk is the one truly in charge. The Lincoln Project, an anti-Trump organization, released a video branding Trump as “vice president” to “President Musk.”
Republicans have aimed to minimize any perceived discord between the two, with Trump’s aides labeling those assertions as “ridiculous.” Amid the turmoil surrounding the spending bill last week, Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s incoming White House press secretary, stated, “President Trump is the leader of the Republican Party. Full stop.”
“All the different hoaxes, and the new one is, ‘President Trump has ceded the presidency to Elon Musk,’” Trump declared to the audience on Sunday. “No, no. That’s not happening.”
In recent months, Musk has been actively engaging in politics, contributing over $260 million to support Republicans for the 2024 election. Recently, he mentioned plans to fund moderate primary challengers against incumbent Democrats. Some Republicans are even suggesting him as a potential candidate for speaker of the House, particularly as Speaker Mike Johnson's future appears uncertain.
Trump's remarks about Musk came toward the conclusion of his lengthy speech, where he celebrated winning the popular vote, praised his “all-star” Cabinet selections, and laid out his objectives for the upcoming term.
The speech mirrored those Trump delivered during the 2024 campaign, featuring bold promises about reducing taxes, reclaiming the Panama Canal, and his commitment to not renaming military bases, reflecting his intentions to eradicate “woke” ideology in the military.
Frederick R Cook for TROIB News
