Staff Reports
Elon Musk, the self-made billionaire and CEO of Tesla, has been humorously proposed as the next U.S. president by the hosts of The View, igniting a wave of discussion about his ambiguous political influence. This comes at a critical time when House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding resolution is facing mixed reviews within his own GOP ranks, raising the specter of a looming government shutdown. One has to wonder if Musk could indeed give up his gig at SpaceX to venture into politics, especially when bold suggestions from daytime talk shows stir the pot.
While Whoopi Goldberg poured out her musings about Musk’s potential candidacy, her comments lacked a grasp on the constitutional realities. Yes, Musk was born in South Africa, which complicates things a bit as Article II of the Constitution doesn’t exactly roll out the welcome mat for foreign-born citizens. However, since becoming a U.S. citizen, some have even suggested Musk could take up the House Speaker role, a position unbounded by the constraints of holding a congressional office. Although it’s clear the co-hosts of The View are more about whimsical suggestions than serious constitutional interpretations, the thought of Musk leading the charge on Capitol Hill is certainly entertaining.
The source of debate during the show was Musk’s vocal opposition to the spending bill currently tabled in Congress, which includes a debt ceiling raise set for June. His pushback has ruffled feathers, particularly among the more establishment-minded Republicans, who are more than happy to throw hundreds of billions at the government with no regrets. America’s debt crisis is no joke, yet the wisecracks from the liberal gossip end of cable television continue to flow, revealing their disconnect from the fiscal realities that American families face every day.
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— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) December 20, 2024
Interestingly, despite the comedians on The View being more focused on Musk’s humor and charm, they recognize a growing alliance between him and Trump regarding fiscal conservatism. Alyssa Farrah Griffin observed that both figures seem to exude “main character energy.” It’s amusing to think that a show clinging to Hollywood spectacles would suddenly find camaraderie between the billionaire from South Africa and the former commander-in-chief. Perhaps they see that there’s a distinct level of charisma that many find appealing, yet the idea that such an alliance could last is a jump that even Griffin isn’t willing to take.
With the government shutdown deadline sneaking up like a thief in the night, time is running short for Johnson and his crew to unite the party around a funding resolution. As the clock ticks down, one thing is clear: The chances of a Musk presidency or even a speakership are light years away from reality. However, the thought of a high-profile billionaire navigating the world’s most powerful legislative body simply adds to the comedic narrative. Whatever happens, the chuckles from daytime television won’t change the challenges that lie ahead for America, and neither will whimsical comments about who should be running the nation.
