Tesla's Elon Musk reveals why he can’t run for US Presidency, despite American heritage
Elon Musk has definitively ruled out the possibility of running for president of the United States, citing legal and personal reasons. During a recent event, Musk explained that despite his grandfather being American, his own birth in Africa disqualifies him from running for the presidency. “My grandfather was American, but I was born in Africa, so I cannot be president,” Musk said.
More importantly, Musk emphasized that he has no desire to pursue a political career. «But I actually don’t want to be president. I want to build rockets and cars,» Musk continued. He stressed that his focus would remain on advancing technology, specifically in space exploration and electric vehicles. “I believe we want to be a spacefaring civilization, and that’s where my focus will remain,” he added.
Passion for Innovation Over Politics
Musk highlighted his primary goal of pushing the boundaries of technology, particularly through his work at Tesla and SpaceX. He reiterated that his love for innovation far outweighs any interest in holding political office. “I love creating technologies that people find useful,” Musk stated. His work has transformed both the electric vehicle industry and space travel, with Musk playing a critical role in popularizing electric cars and privatizing space exploration.
Despite his avoidance of politics, Musk's influence in political circles has grown, largely due to his outspoken support of certain policies and candidates, including former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Musk’s Political Involvement and
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