Trump says he would tap Elon Musk for cabinet or advisory position if elected in November

Former President Donald Trump on Monday admitted that he would tap Tesla and X owner Elon Musk for a cabinet or advisory position if he returns to the White House next year. 

Musk led a conversation with the Republican presidential nominee on his social media platform last week, which included discussions about creating a "government efficiency commission," that would look at ways to reduce government spending.

The former president on Monday did not indicate what cabinet or advisory position he would offer Musk, but the comment occurred during a Reuters interview where he discussed ending a tax credit on purchasing electric vehicles. 

"Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing," Trump told the outlet after a Pennsylvania rally. "I'm not making any final decisions on it, I'm a big fan of electric cars. But I'm a fan of gasoline-propelled cars, and also hybrids and whatever else happens to come along."

Trump said that, if elected, he would rescind Biden administration rules that encourage automakers to produce more electric vehicles and hybrids in order to meet stricter emissions standards.

Musk endorsed Trump for president immediately after the former president was shot during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, last month. The bullet pierced Trump's ear, but he was not otherwise injured. 

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.