In light of Donald Trump’s success in the 2024 presidential election, rumors are rampant surrounding top appointments to his incoming administration. Included among those celebrity names getting floated for this are Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., both of whom have shown support for Trump throughout his campaign trail.
Elon Musk possible post: Secretary of cost cutting
Several accounts have floated Elon Musk for a peculiar role in the administration. According to Al Jazeera, Musk can be believed as a “secretary of cost-cutting” or even running a government efficiency commission because of his history for running several successful companies and installing cost-saving measures he has attained an excellent reputation among all these means.
Constitutional considerations
There are, however, some more relevant constitutional questions about his eligibility: The Guardian reports that where he has been residing and his citizenship status may affect his eligibility for certain cabinet positions as some of those positions are reserved for natural-born U.S. citizens.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s: Advisory role
Per The Telegraph, RFK Jr. is being considered for a key administration role. While Kennedy ran as an independent candidate, earlier in the election cycle, he has appeared to coalesce on numerous issues with Trump, including many positions on public health policy.
Focus areas
The role, per Fortune, may include arenas in which Kennedy has demonstrated a particular desire to participate, such as environmental policy and public health initiatives; however, details about the position remain undefined.
Tesla investors concerns
The likelihood of Musk entering the cabinet has raised Tesla investors’ eyebrows. In the opinion of powerful investors like Cathie Wood show their concerns regarding Musk’s acceptance of the cabinet post; this is not what is desired by shareholders.
Restructuring of the government
The inclusions of business figures like Musk are signals that mean Trump intends to bring private sector efficiency into the operations of government. Forbes suggested this could imply large-scale restructuring in government departments and operations.
According to The Economic Times, the Trump team is vetting several MAGA supporters for Cabinet positions. Other potential appointees might include Mike Pompeo, Richard Grenell, and Tom Cotton-a mix of political veterans and business leaders in the new administration.
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