What will be Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration by end of 2025?
No formal role • 25%
Advisor • 25%
Cabinet position • 25%
Other official position • 25%
Official government announcements or credible news reports
Elon Musk Labeled National Security Risk by Retired U.S. Army General Russel L. Honoré in New York Times Op-Ed
Dec 30, 2024, 12:29 PM
Elon Musk has been labeled a national security risk by retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré in a New York Times op-ed. Honoré's concerns stem from Musk's extensive business ties with China, particularly through Tesla, which he claims could pose a threat to U.S. national security. Musk's SpaceX is currently under federal review for failing to disclose details of his meetings with foreign leaders, raising further questions about his security clearance. Honoré argues that the incoming Trump administration should take these risks seriously, especially given Musk's role as a close advisor to President-elect Donald Trump. The op-ed highlights Musk's financial dependence on China, including a $1.4 billion loan from Chinese banks for Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory, and his public statements that appear to align with Chinese interests.
View original story
Advisor with conflict-of-interest rules • 25%
Other • 25%
No formal role • 25%
Unofficial Co-President • 25%
Advisor • 25%
Other • 25%
No Official Role • 25%
Cabinet Member • 25%
Advisor to Trump • 25%
Co-leader of DOGE • 25%
No official role • 25%
Other • 25%
Other • 25%
No Official Role • 25%
Cabinet Member • 25%
Advisor • 25%
Steps down from the role • 25%
Remains as co-leader of DOGE • 25%
Promoted to a higher position • 25%
Other • 25%
Informal consultant • 25%
Cabinet member • 25%
Advisor • 25%
No official role • 25%
Lobbyist • 25%
Advisor • 25%
No official role • 25%
Other roles • 25%
Promotion • 25%
Resignation • 25%
Demotion • 25%
No Change • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Government Advisor • 25%
Other • 25%
New CEO Role • 25%
Philanthropic Leader • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
No Involvement • 25%
Formal Advisory Role • 25%
Informal Advisor • 25%
Collaborative Projects • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Loan repayment accelerated • 25%
Loan default • 25%
No changes • 25%
Renegotiated terms • 25%