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Elon Musk 'Willing To Serve' in Trump Cabinet

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Elon Musk has accepted a role in a future Trump cabinet after the former president said he'd "certainly" welcome the CEO into his administration.

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Forbes
Trump Suggests He Would Give Elon Musk A Cabinet Position In Second Term (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 18, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump told Reuters on Monday he would be interested in giving Tesla CEO Elon Musk a spot in the White House if Musk is open to it.
Gizmodo
Trump Signals a Future for Elon Musk in the White House (opens Gizmodo)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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During a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, the candidate said he’d consider appointing Musk to his cabinet if elected.
Washington Times
Trump says he might hire Musk to Cabinet, advisory role (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Former President Donald Trump says he would be open to naming the world's richest man, Elon Musk, to a Cabinet or advisory role if he defeats Vice President Kamala Harris in November.
Fortune
Elon Musk could be up for a Cabinet position if Trump wins (opens Fortune)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Trump raised the possibility Monday.
Washington Examiner
Trump commits to offering Musk a Cabinet position ‘if he would do it’ (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Donald Trump reportedly said he would offer tech magnate Elon Musk a Cabinet position or advisory role "if he would do it."
Insider
Donald Trump said he'd want Elon Musk in his Cabinet (opens Insider)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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"He's a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy," Trump said of Musk.
Newsweek
Elon Musk 'Willing To Serve' in Trump Cabinet (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Elon Musk has accepted a role in a future Trump cabinet after the former president said he'd "certainly" welcome the CEO into his administration.
FOX Business
Trump says he 'certainly would' give Elon Musk a job in his administration (opens FOX Business)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told an interviewer that he 'certainly would' offer tech billionaire Elon Musk a spot as an advisor in a future administration.
Rolling Stone
Trump Says He Would Give Elon Musk a Top Role in His Administration (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 19, 2024
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Donald Trump says he would consider giving Elon Musk a role in his administration, should he win in November.