Will Musk run for the 2028 US presidency? He replied with four words, disarming Trump.
Just after the 2024 US election concluded, discussions about the 2028 US election have already begun. As a hot topic, Musk naturally faces inquiries, to which he personally responded with just four words, putting Trump at ease.
Musk and Trump stated that he 'is not focused on that,' only wanting to build rockets, make cars, and develop advanced technologies, and does not wish to be president. Additionally, he explained that he was born in South Africa, not the United States, thus not qualifying to run. According to the US Constitution, a president must be a US citizen at birth, have lived in the US for at least 14 years, and be at least 35 years old. Based solely on his background, Musk seems to be directly excluded. However, looking at the history of over 200 years since the founding of the United States, all 43 previous presidents were white males, a tradition that was broken by Obama, the first African American to be elected as the 44th president. Now, the businessman Trump has also been elected as the new president of the United States and has gained widespread public support. Thus, it seems that Musk, also from a business background, is not far from the presidency.
The 44th President of the United States, Obama
Recently, Musk has been almost inseparable from Trump. Some have called him the 'de facto Vice President of the United States' and others have referred to him as Trump's 'first brother.' It cannot be denied that Musk has significantly contributed to Trump's campaign with his financial support, and he will play an important role in Trump's cabinet over the next four years.
The union of the 'Trump Empire' and the 'Musk Universe' indeed makes this combination stronger, but upon closer inspection, both sides have their focuses. Trump entered politics from business to fulfill his political ambitions; Musk, on the other hand, is on the 'path to kingship' to achieve technological dominance. When their interests align, they can cooperate and each take what they need, neither wanting too much interference from the other. Musk hurriedly denied the possibility of participating in the 2028 US presidential election to reassure Trump.
Trump personally attended Musk's 'Starship' launch site, breaking the rumors about discord between Musk and Trump's team. The interaction between the two is quite tacit. Unlike four years ago, Trump is making a comeback this time with deeper strategies, beginning to cultivate his own 'faction' within the Republican Party to continue 'Trumpism.' It is noticeable that many new faces appear in Trump's cabinet appointments, all of whom are staunch supporters of Trump. In four years, after establishing a solid foundation within the Republican Party, Trump will have enough political capital to support candidates he believes align with 'Trumpism' for the next US presidential election. Of course, he could also run for re-election himself, but age is a significant issue; in four years, Trump will be 82 years old, raising a big question mark about whether he can sustain another four-year term. However, since Trump's second term has not yet begun, discussing these matters seems premature. For Musk, it doesn't really matter who becomes president; the key lies in whether they can support his technological ambitions.
The White House is about to welcome a new master.
In the eyes of Silicon Valley elites, only a new round of technological innovation can achieve the goal of making America great again. Therefore, reducing some redundant approval processes and improving research efficiency is crucial. From this perspective, the cooperation between Musk and Trump is merely mutual exploitation. When these two forces come together, a new interest complex is born.#BabyMarvinf9c7您拥有您值得