Trump Reveals He Searched for ‘Someone Smarter’ than Elon Musk to Run DOGE

Donald Trump is never shy about expressing his opinions, and his recent discussion with Elon Musk was a testament to that trait.

During their conversation, the two men were quite the pair to behold. It was fascinating to see how the former president lavished praise on Musk, admitting that he went on a quest to find someone who could surpass the tech visionary in intelligence.

Such a confession took the Tesla CEO by surprise. However, Trump reassured Musk that despite his search, he couldn’t locate anyone with the brilliance or capability to match his prowess.

This was the reason Musk was there, Trump elaborated. Hence, Musk’s designation as the head of the DOGE, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency, made perfect sense to him.

The conversation took place during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News, where Trump shared his thoughts on what captivated him about Musk and suggested what the public should understand about the leading cost-cutter.

He remarked, ‘You know, I wish I could find someone smarter than him,’ before chuckling and admitting his attempt was in vain. If this isn’t an ego boost for Musk, we cannot imagine what is.

Trump went on to further clarify, saying, ‘That’s why I chose this guy,’ while gesturing towards Musk, who beamed with a broad smile, as anyone likely would in that scenario.

This light-hearted yet earnest exchange emphasized the genuine admiration Trump holds for Musk’s intellect and capabilities, reinforcing Musk’s status as a significant figure in his vision for government efficiency.