Elon Musk and Donald Trump participated in an exclusive interview with Sean Hannity in the conservative network Fox News, where they discussed their relationship, the state of the administration, and their plans for the future. The tone of the conversation, characterized by mutual praise, also addressed topics such as government bureaucracy, conflicts of interest, and the U.S. economy.
Host Sean Hannity commented, “I feel like I’m interviewing two brothers.” Trump highlighted Musk’s intelligence and innovative capacity, defining him as a technologist. “He has some of the brightest young minds working with him, even if they only wear t-shirts,” Trump joked.
For his part, Musk found his role in government amusing and wore a t-shirt that read “Tech Support.” “I see it as a service to the country,” he assured.
1. What did Donald Trump and Elon Musk say about their relationship?
During the interview, Trump expressed deep admiration for Elon Musk, emphasizing his ability to carry out ambitious projects. “He gets things done,” Trump stated, pointing out that Musk is a man of action who turns ideas into reality. “Many others just draw the sketches, but he makes things happen.”
Musk, in turn, returned the compliments, saying, “I love the president, I just want to be clear about that. I think President Trump is a good man.”
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2. DOGE, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration
Musk has played a key role in government restructuring through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an entity created to reduce public spending and improve government efficiency. According to Trump, Musk and his team have identified over $55 billion in savings in just one month.
The tech mogul stated that his goal is to reduce the deficit and pay off the national debt. “If the deficit isn’t controlled, the United States will go bankrupt. It’s crucial that people understand this,” Musk emphasized.
3. Conflicts of interest
One of the most discussed topics has been the potential conflicts of interest between Musk’s participation in the administration and his private companies such as Tesla and SpaceX.
“I have never asked the president for anything,” Musk assured. Trump backed this statement, saying that if a conflict of interest arises, Musk will not be involved. “I will recuse myself,” Musk responded.
For his part, the President of the United States dismissed the possibility: “I know there are people who would want to take advantage of the situation. He has a different character; he’s not like that.”
4. Why did Musk decide to support Trump? This is how the political bond began
Musk confirmed that he had decided to support Trump long before the assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, although he admitted that the event accelerated his endorsement. “I was going to do it anyway, but that sped it up,” explained the Tesla CEO.
In response, the president said he was unaware that the attack against him had such an influence on the billionaire’s support.
5. Constitutional crisis and bureaucracy
Musk has faced strong criticism from the Democratic opposition, particularly regarding his management of DOGE. He has been accused of causing a “constitutional crisis” and acting beyond legal limits.
“If the bureaucracy is fighting against the will of the people and preventing the president from implementing what the people want, then we don’t live in a democracy but in a bureaucracy,” Musk argued in response to the criticism.
Additionally, the Department of Justice has tried to downplay his role, stating that “he has no real or formal authority to make government decisions on his own.”
6. Economy and inflation
Trump blamed the previous administration for the economic situation and inflation in the United States. “Inflation is back, and I have nothing to do with it,” the president stated.
Musk, for his part, criticized the economic management of the previous administration and affirmed that Trump’s government is working on efficiency and cost reduction. “The problem is that the American taxpayer has been getting a bad deal,” Musk noted.
7. “They are trying to separate us”
Musk’s presence in the Trump administration has sparked controversy and a debate over the concentration of power in the hands of unelected business figures. However, Trump and Musk have made it clear that they will continue working together to implement their political and economic agenda.
“I see it, I see what they’re trying to do. It’s many different things. Elon called me one day and said, ‘They’re trying to separate us.’ They say I have given up control of the presidency to Elon Musk, that President Musk does this and that. It’s so obvious. They used to be good at this, but not anymore. If they were, I wouldn’t be president. No one has had more negative publicity than me, no one worse press, 98% of the total. But in the end, people are smart, and they see it, they realize what they’re trying to do,” Trump said.
