Former U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed media speculation suggesting that billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk holds significant influence over the White House. Trump asserted that repeated attempts by the press to create division between him and the Tesla CEO have been unsuccessful.
During a Fox News interview set to air on Tuesday, Trump ridiculed the media’s portrayal of Musk as the actual decision-maker. Mimicking a news anchor’s tone, he sarcastically announced, “Breaking news: Donald Trump has handed over the presidency to Elon Musk. President Musk will attend a cabinet meeting tonight…”
Trump, known for his reluctance to share the spotlight, has faced growing speculation regarding Musk’s influence. The SpaceX founder currently leads the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with identifying wasteful expenditures and implementing rapid cost-cutting measures. These sweeping reforms have earned Musk both praise and criticism.
Prominent media outlets, including Time and The New Yorker, have fueled the narrative by depicting Musk in a presidential role, with one cover showing him seated at the Resolute Desk and another illustrating him and Trump taking the presidential oath together.
Despite such portrayals, Trump has remained vocal in his support for Musk’s initiatives, emphasizing the importance of fiscal responsibility amid escalating budget deficits. In the interview, Trump revealed that Musk personally reached out to discuss the media’s portrayal of their relationship.
“Elon called me and said, ‘They’re trying to divide us,’” Trump recalled. “I told him, ‘Absolutely.’” The former president further accused the media of attempting to manipulate public perception but expressed confidence that Americans saw through these tactics.
Musk continues to attract widespread media attention, particularly after a high-profile Oval Office appearance where he brought his young son and spoke at length. The event intensified scrutiny, with some critics questioning the billionaire’s increasing visibility in political affairs.
Meanwhile, Democratic opponents have capitalized on the situation, using the evolving dynamic between Musk and Trump as a political talking point. Recent opinion polls indicate that public sentiment toward Musk is increasingly negative. However, Trump remains unaffected by the controversy, currently experiencing some of his highest approval ratings.
Reuters or BBC News that discusses Musk’s role in politics or Trump’s latest approval ratings.
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