That’s not happening,” said President-elect Donald Trump, putting to rest the buzz about Elon Musk stepping into the role of President. Trump addressed the speculation during a Republican conference in Phoenix, Arizona, and made it clear: Musk isn’t eligible for the top job, no matter how many billions he has.
Why? It all comes down to the U.S. Constitution. To be President, you need to be born in the U.S. or be a naturalized citizen, and Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX mastermind, was born in South Africa.
But Musk isn’t entirely out of the picture. Trump has handpicked him to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk’s mission? Shake up the system by cutting government spending, slashing regulations, and streamlining the federal workforce.
While Musk may not be heading to the Oval Office, it looks like he’ll still have a major role in reshaping how things get done in Washington. Trump summed it up simply: “No, he’s not taking the presidency.
