Trump Declares That Elon Musk Can Never Be U.S. President
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly dismissed the idea of Elon Musk ever assuming the presidency, citing the tech billionaire’s foreign birth as the primary reason.
Speaking in Arizona on Sunday, Trump addressed growing speculations about Musk’s potential political ambitions. “And no, he’s not taking the presidency. He’s not going to be president, that I can tell you. You know why he can’t be? He wasn’t born in this country,” Trump stated emphatically.
These remarks come just a day after President Joe Biden signed a funding bill into law, averting a government shutdown. The bill, negotiated by bipartisan members of Congress, had faced public criticism from both Trump and Musk in the days leading up to its passage.
Musk’s influence in American politics has drawn significant attention, particularly from Democrats. His vocal support for Trump, including after a shooting incident at a Pennsylvania rally, has made him a polarizing figure. Reports also suggest that Musk contributed approximately $200 million to a Political Action Committee (PAC) backing Trump’s campaign.
Trump dismissed the speculations surrounding Musk’s potential presidential bid as a “hoax,” criticizing his political opponents for perpetuating the narrative. He reaffirmed that the U.S. presidency would not be transferred to the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter).
Musk’s growing political clout, both during and after Trump’s electoral victory in November, continues to be a focal point in political debates. However, Trump’s firm stance has effectively shut down any discussion of Musk’s eligibility for the nation’s highest office.
Why does Trump say Elon Musk can’t be U.S. president?
Trump stated that Elon Musk cannot be president because he was not born in the United States, a constitutional requirement for the office.
