Trump Addresses Musk Presidency Claims in Speech

During a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, President-elect Donald Trump dismissed suggestions that Elon Musk was taking over the presidency, emphasizing constitutional constraints on eligibility. Trump stated, 'He can’t be. He wasn’t born in this country,' referring to Musk's South African origins, while also praising Musk's contributions to technology and government efficiency. The narrative of Musk as a 'shadow president' was characterized by Trump as a fabricated story promoted by the left to create division. Trump reiterated his appreciation for working with intelligent individuals like Musk, amidst claims from Democrats that he had ceded power to the billionaire. He concluded by boasting about his electoral victories and support from various demographics. The speech served as a reaffirmation of Trump's leadership ahead of his inauguration.