{"id":2328706,"date":"2024-08-21T18:44:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T22:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-hes-considering-a-white-house-role-for-elon-musk-and-a-major-reversal-on-ev-policy\/"},"modified":"2024-08-21T18:47:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T22:47:30","slug":"trump-says-hes-considering-a-white-house-role-for-elon-musk-and-a-major-reversal-on-ev-policy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-says-hes-considering-a-white-house-role-for-elon-musk-and-a-major-reversal-on-ev-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Says He&#8217;s Considering a White House Role for Elon Musk and a Major Reversal on EV Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-says-hes-considering-a-white-house-role-for-elon-musk-and-a-major-reversal-on-ev-policy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2328706&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent interview, former President Donald Trump \u2062expressed his views on electric vehicles (EVs) and \u200chis potential association with Elon Musk, CEO of \u2064Tesla. Trump suggested\u200b that he would consider Musk for an advisory role in \u200chis \u200cadministration if elected again, \u200dpraising Musk as a &#8220;brilliant guy.&#8221; \u2062However, Trump criticized the \u2062$7,500 tax credit \u2062for EV purchases implemented during the Biden administration, stating\u200b that he generally does not favor tax credits and \u200bincentives. \u200cWhile acknowledging \u2063his support for electric cars, Trump indicated \u200ba preference for gasoline and hybrid vehicles, anticipating a &#8220;much\u2063 smaller market&#8221; for EVs due to concerns about battery range and costs. Musk demonstrated interest \u200din collaborating with Trump on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/musk-tells-trump-hed-serve-on-a-commission-to-address-nations-government-spending-crisis\/\" title=\"Musk Tells Trump He&#039;d Serve on a Commission to Address Nation&#039;s Government Spending Crisis\">government efficiency commission<\/a>. The conversations between\u2062 Trump and Musk reportedly aim to discuss potential roles for Musk\u2063 involving economic and border security policies in a future Trump administration.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section>\n<p>A Trump presidency could open up a whole new world for Tesla CEO Elon Musk and for the electric vehicles Musk&rsquo;s company produces, according to former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Trump was asked in a new interview if would consider Musk for a Cabinet or advisory spot in his administration, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/trump-says-he-would-consider-ending-7500-electric-vehicle-credit-2024-08-19\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He&rsquo;s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He&rsquo;s a brilliant guy,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>But Trump was not as enthused about a $7,500 tax credit for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-push-for-green-energy-tax-credit-benefiting-union-workers-in-budget\/\" title=\"Democrats Push For Green Energy Tax Credit Benefiting Union Workers In Budget\">electric vehicle purchases<\/a> that was approved by Congress during the Biden administration.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>  <script> \t\t\t\tif( ! getCookie( 'ff_subbed' ) ) if( typeof FFADS.replace_ict !='undefined' ) if( FFADS.replace_ict ) eval( FFADS.replace_ict ); \t\t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not making any final decisions on it,&rdquo; Trump said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m a big fan of electric cars, but I&rsquo;m a fan of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-commits-to-offering-musk-a-cabinet-position-if-he-would-do-it-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump commits to offering Musk a Cabinet position \u2018if he would do it\u2019 - Washington Examiner\">gasoline-propelled cars<\/a>, and also hybrids and whatever else happens to come along,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Trump also indicated, he would jettison Biden&rsquo;s rules that pushed automakers toward producing more EVS, saying he envisions a &ldquo;much smaller market&rdquo; for them due to battery range and cost concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, Trump told rallygoers he is not against EVs, but for giving consumers what they want.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m for electric cars. I have to be, because Elon endorsed me very strongly. So I have no choice,&rdquo; he riffed at one rally in Georgia, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/policy\/energy-environment\/4814535-donald-trump-elon-musk-endorsement-electric-vehicles-tone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;ve driven them, and they are incredible, but they&rsquo;re not for everybody,&rdquo; he said at a different rally in Michigan.<\/p>\n<p>As for Musk joining a Trump administration, during an interview <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/musk-might-join-trump-admin-top-5-must-see-moments-trump-musk-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">earlier this month<\/a> on X, Musk told the former president that he&rsquo;d love to join the efficiency commission he suggested be put in place.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I think it&rsquo;d be great to just have a government efficiency commission that takes a look at these things and ensures that the taxpayer monety &hellip; is spent in a good way,&rdquo; Musk said. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d be happy to help out on such a commission.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/liberal-group-wants-feds-punish-musk-talking-trump-blatantly-illegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trump<\/a> instantly loved the idea.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;d love it,&rdquo; Trump said. &ldquo;You&rsquo;re the greatest cutter.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In May, a report said Trump and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/musk-tells-trump-serve-commission-address-nations-government-spending-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Musk<\/a> have met to discuss a possible role for Musk if there is a Trump administration next year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/politics\/donald-trump-elon-musk-alliance-d1fe43e3?mod=hp_lead_pos1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wall Street Journal<\/a> said the concept is for Musk to have an &ldquo;advisory role.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The report said the goal of the conversations was to find a role with &ldquo;formal input and influence&rdquo; touching on economic and border security policies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In a recent interview with Reuters, Trump was asked if he would consider appointing Musk to a Cabinet or advisory position in his administration. He responded positively, stating, \u201cHe\u2019s a very smart guy. I certainly would if he would do it; he\u2019s a brilliant guy.\u201d However, Trump expressed less enthusiasm for the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases that Congress approved during Biden&#8217;s term, saying that \u201ctax credits and tax incentives are not generally a very good thing.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Trump clarified that he is not making any definitive decisions regarding electric vehicles but acknowledged his support for them while also appreciating gasoline-powered cars and hybrids. He indicated plans to roll back Biden&#8217;s regulations aimed at increasing EV production due to concerns about battery range and costs. Earlier this month at rallies, Trump stated that while he&#8217;s supportive of electric cars\u2014partly because of Musk&#8217;s endorsement\u2014he believes they aren&#8217;t suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding Musk potentially joining his administration, Musk expressed interest in being part of an efficiency commission during an interview on X earlier this month. He mentioned the importance of ensuring taxpayer money is spent wisely and offered to assist with such an initiative. Trump enthusiastically agreed with the idea, calling Musk &#8220;the greatest cutter.&#8221; Reports from May indicated that discussions had taken place between Trump and Musk about a possible advisory role focused on economic and border security policies should there be another Trump administration next year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2328707,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Musk-and-Trump-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32192,38872,32603,3634,32127],"class_list":["post-2328706","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-elon-musk","tag-ev-policy","tag-political-news","tag-trump","tag-white-house"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Musk-and-Trump-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328706","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2328706"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2328706\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2328707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2328706"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2328706"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2328706"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}