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GOP senator floats shocking idea for Trump ally Elon Musk


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Published in Politics and Government on Thursday, December 19th 2024 at 10:00 GMT by NJ.com   Print publication without navigation

  • Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) floated a surprising new position for tech billionaire Elon Musk after he spearheaded the charge to tank a bipartisan spending deal on Wednesday.

The article from NJ.com discusses a proposal by GOP Senator Mike Lee, who suggested that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, could be appointed as a special advisor to former President Donald Trump if Trump were to win the 2024 presidential election. Lee's idea stems from Musk's significant influence in technology and innovation, which he believes could benefit the administration in areas like space exploration, electric vehicles, and internet connectivity. The proposal has sparked a mix of reactions, with some seeing it as a strategic move to leverage Musk's expertise, while others view it as an inappropriate blending of business and politics. The article also touches on Musk's past interactions with Trump, his political donations, and his controversial statements on social media, highlighting the potential implications of such an appointment on both domestic and international policy.

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