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[Global Network reporter Zhang Xiaoya] According to a report by the U.S. Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC) on the 25th, former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Trump said in a recent interview that if he is successfully elected, he may not be able to let Musk serve in the White House cabinet because he needs to run his own companies and has a busy schedule, but he can participate in discussions and provide suggestions. Trump said in an interview with Reuters earlier this month that if elected, he would consider offering Musk a U.S. cabinet or advisory position, and the latter responded at the time.

According to CNBC and other media reports, a podcast called "The Sean Ryan Show" released excerpts from its latest interview with Trump on the 25th.

"He wants to be involved. Now you see, he runs a big business, so actually, he can't, I don't think he can be a member of the Cabinet," Trump said in an interview. "I would love to have him in the Cabinet, but I don't know how he can do that with so much going on."

Trump said Musk could "discuss with the national level and give you some very good ideas." He reportedly cited artificial intelligence (AI) as an example of where Musk could help.

According to Reuters earlier this month, Trump said in an interview with the media on the 19th that if elected, he would consider canceling the federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for purchasing electric vehicles. When asked whether he would consider appointing Musk as an advisor or cabinet position, Trump said he was willing to consider it. "He's a very smart man. If he's willing, I would certainly consider it. He's a smart man." Trump said at the time. Musk also responded on the social media X on the evening of the 19th with a picture and a post saying, "I'm willing to serve," but he also attached a picture of himself standing in front of a podium marked "Department of Government Efficiency."