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By Danielle
Donald Trump said he would offer Elon Musk a cabinet position or advisory role in his next administration if he would accept.
Trump said in an interview with Reuters he would consider ending a $7,500 tax credit for Americans who purchase electric vehicles.
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Per Reuters:
Asked if he would consider naming Musk to an advisory role or cabinet job, Trump said he would. “He’s a very smart guy. I certainly would, if he would do it, I certainly would. He’s a brilliant guy,” Trump said.
Musk last month publicly endorsed Trump in the U.S. presidential race. Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
If elected, Trump could take steps to reverse Treasury Department rules that have made it easier for automakers to take advantage of the $7,500 credit or could ask the U.S. Congress to repeal it entirely. While president, Trump sought to repeal the EV tax credit which was later expanded by President Joe Biden in 2022.
“I’m not making any final decisions on it,” Trump said of the EV tax credit. “I’m a big fan of electric cars, but I’m a fan of gasoline-propelled cars, and also hybrids and whatever else happens to come along.”