“President Musk?”: Stephen King slams Elon Musk’s increasing influence over Donald Trump, says its 'dangerous' for Americans
Elon Musk on the incoming administration. Although Musk is constitutionally ineligible to run for president due to his foreign birth in Pretoria, South Africa, King has pointed out that Musk’s role in shaping the future of the United States has been undeniably significant.
Musk’s Influence on Trump’s Presidency
As Trump prepares for his second term, Musk’s involvement with the incoming administration has raised eyebrows. Republicans have even suggested Musk as a potential candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives amid tense negotiations over the government’s spending plan. While Musk’s political aspirations may be limited by his eligibility for the presidency, his influence over Trump is apparent, with some analysts claiming that Musk is playing a pivotal role behind the scenes.
In response to this situation, King took to social media platform Threads to voice his concerns, writing: “You can’t call Elon Musk the President-elect, because he wasn’t elected. In fact, having been born in Pretoria, he is ineligible to become president. Nonetheless, he is running the show. You know that, but it bears repeating.”
King’s Ongoing Criticism of Musk
King’s warning is part of an ongoing history of criticism directed at Musk, especially regarding his public statements and political stances. Ahead of the November 2023 elections, Musk shared a video on social media featuring Vice President Kamala Harris advocating for “mandatory gun confiscation,” accompanied by a caption claiming that she wanted to “break the
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