Donald Trump is preparing to return to the Oval Office after a four-year hiatus. For this reconquest of power, the former president of the United States formed a team including the famous entrepreneur Elon Musk. But faced with questions raised by the latter's growing influence, Trump wanted to clarify one thing: the boss of Tesla and SpaceX will never be able to access the presidency. For what ? A very simple reason, which he explained to his supporters in Phoenix, Arizona.
Speaking at a rally, Donald Trump brushed aside rumors attributing presidential ambitions to Elon Musk. « He's not going to become president, I can tell you that. he said, drawing applause from the crowd. The former president then added, not without a touch of irony: “ He can't be, he wasn't born in this country. » An explicit reference to the American Constitution, which stipulates that only citizens born on American soil can claim the supreme office.
Born in South Africa and naturalized American citizen, Elon Musk therefore has, in theory, no chance of aiming for the position. However, his role in Trump's entourage continues to fuel debate, particularly among Democrats. Some have recently nicknamed it ” President Musk », pointing out his influence on the political orientations of the president-elect.
Musk, who has more than 200 million subscribers on his X network, has indeed established himself as an essential figure in the American political landscape. Charged by Trump with a mission of deregulation and reduction of public spending, he caused a sensation this week by sharply criticizing a budget bill. On his network, he insisted: “This law must not pass. » A statement which seemed to guide the priorities of the Trump administration and contribute to the standoff that almost plunged the United States into a shutdown budgetary.
Despite this proximity, Trump wanted to emphasize that Musk is not “ regain the presidency ». « I like being around intelligent people “, he said, downplaying fears of the billionaire's control of the political agenda. For the moment, the collaboration between Trump et Musk remains strategic, and if the billionaire cannot claim a presidential mandate, his weight in future decisions could well mark an unprecedented era in American politics.
