Will he run for the US presidency in 2028? Musk replied with 4 words, letting Trump lower his guard?
Just after the 2024 US election concluded, discussions about the 2028 US election have already begun. As a hot topic figure, Musk is naturally subject to questioning, and he personally responded to this matter with just 4 words, letting Trump lower his guard.
Musk and Trump said he is 'not interested in this', only wanting to build rockets, cars, and develop advanced technologies, and does not want to be president. Additionally, he explained that he was born in South Africa, not the United States, and therefore is not eligible to run. According to the US Constitution, the 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. Just from this perspective, Musk seems to be directly excluded. However, looking at the history of over 200 years of the United States, all 43 previous presidents have been white males, but this precedent was broken by Obama, the first African American male elected as the 44th president of the United States. Now, Trump, who comes from a business background, has also been elected as the new president of the United States and has gained widespread public support. It seems that Musk, also coming from a business background, is not so far from the presidential seat.
The 44th President of the United States, Obama
Recently, Musk has been almost inseparable from Trump, with some calling him the 'de facto Vice President of the United States' and others referring to him as Trump's 'first brother'. It is undeniable that Musk has made significant contributions by financially supporting Trump's campaign, and he will play an important role in Trump's cabinet over the next four years.
The alliance of the 'Trump Empire' and the 'Musk Universe' has indeed made this combination even more powerful, but upon closer inspection, both sides have their own focus. Trump entered politics from business to realize his political ambitions, while Musk is on the 'path to kingship' to achieve technological dominance. When their interests align, they can cooperate and take what they need without wanting too much interference from each 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, and recently, Trump made a high-profile appearance at Musk's 'Starship' launch site, dispelling rumors about discord between Musk and the Trump team. It can be seen that the interaction between the two is quite tacit. Unlike four years ago, Trump is making a comeback this time with a more far-reaching layout, starting to cultivate his own 'faction' within the Republican Party to continue 'Trumpism'. It is not difficult to find that many new faces in Trump's cabinet appointments all share a common point: they are staunch supporters of Trump. In four years, after Trump has solidified his foundation within the Republican Party, he will have enough political capital to support the candidate he believes best embodies 'Trumpism' for the next 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, and whether he can last another term is a big question mark. However, since Trump’s second term has not yet begun, discussing these matters seems a bit premature. For Musk, it actually doesn't matter who becomes president; the key is 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, it is crucial to cut down on redundant approval processes and improve research efficiency. From this perspective, the cooperation between Musk and Trump is merely mutual exploitation; when these two forces unite, a new interest complex is born.#BabyMarvinf9c7您拥有您值得