Trump says Musk would lead 'government efficiency commission' if he wins election

Former President Trump said on Thursday that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk would lead a "government efficiency commission" if he's re-elected to a second term.

Trump officially announced his intent to appoint Musk to run the commission during his speech at the Economic Club of New York. 

Musk pitched the idea of the commission during the conversation between the two on X a few weeks back.

Musk posted on X that he would accept the role and not take a salary for heading up the commission.

"I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises. No pay, no title, no recognition is needed," Musk, a critic of wasteful government spending, wrote on X.

"This would unlock tremendous prosperity for America," he added.