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Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate for the US presidential election in November, said on Monday that he would be willing to appoint billionaire Elon Musk to a government post or as an adviser if he returns to the White House.
The former president also said that he would consider ending the $7,500 tax credit for the purchase of an electric vehicle if he wins the November 5 election.
Tax credits and tax incentives are generally not a very good thing.Donald Trump said in an interview with Reuters after a campaign rally in York, Pennsylvania.
Asked about the possibility of appointing Elon Musk, who supported him in the presidential election and with whom he had a conversation live on the social network X last week, he answered in the affirmative.
He is a very smart guyDonald Trump said of the businessman who owns electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla and X. It’s something I could do, for sure. He’s a brilliant guy.
