Elon Musk offers to serve in Trump administration without pay or title
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Musk has frequently voiced his readiness to tackle government efficiency issues in a potential Trump administration.
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Elon Musk arrives before a joint meeting of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, July 24, 2024. (AP)
US billionaire Elon Musk announced on Thursday that he is willing "to serve" the US "without a salary or official title."
This statement comes amid reports that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is considering accepting Musk's proposal to create a government efficiency commission if Trump wins the election.
"I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises. No pay, no title, no recognition is needed," Musk wrote on X.
I look forward to serving America if the opportunity arises.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 5, 2024
No pay, no title, no recognition is needed. https://t.co/5PSNtjBQn7
Former President Trump is set to present his economic strategy in a speech to the Economic Club of New York on Thursday.
According to The Wall Street Journal, this plan will include the establishment of a government efficiency commission, a proposal initially put forward by Elon Musk.
In recent months, Musk has frequently voiced his readiness to tackle government efficiency issues in a potential Trump administration.
Despite this, Trump expressed skepticism last week about Musk joining his team, noting that the SpaceX and Tesla CEO might be too occupied to serve in a cabinet role.
However, Trump also suggested that Musk could still contribute as a consultant if he wins the upcoming November election.
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