Elon Musk joins meme frenzy as Donald Trump hints at cabinet offer for Tesla CEO

Elon Musk’s reaction to an X user’s “DOGE” post after Donald Trump’s announcement about the cabinet slot has gone viral. It has prompted chatter among people.

Updated on: Aug 20, 2024, 09:24:35 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, during a campaign stop, gave a glimpse about one of the future members of his cabinet if he gets elected. Trump declared that he would offer Elon Musk a cabinet post if he made it to the White House in November. Following the announcement, X has been buzzing with various kinds of posts. The Tesla CEO replied to one such share in his signature style, and the post went viral.

Elon Musk shared this meme after an X user reacted to Donald Trump saying he would offer the Tesla CEO a role in his administration if elected. (X/@elonmusk)

An X page posted, “Donald Trump says he would offer Elon Musk a cabinet or advisory role if elected President.” To which, an X user with the handle name ‘Sir Doge of the Coin’ reacted and wrote, “Department Of Government Efficiency (DOGE)” along with a laughing out loud emoticon.

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What did Elon Musk say?

The SpaceX CEO reshared the post with a short but interesting quote. “Perfect name,” he wrote.

Take a look at the post here:

Musk’s reply, since being shared a few hours ago, has gone viral. Till now, it has accumulated more than 4.5 lakh views - and the numbers are quickly increasing. The share has further prompted people to post varied comments.

How did people react to Elon Musk's reply?

“The most entertaining outcome is the most likely," posted an X user. Another added, “S**t just got real." A third commented, “Doge coin to the moon.” A fourth wrote, “We definitely live in a matrix.”

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Besides, people have started posting memes after Elon Musk's reaction. The Tesla CEO, too, joined in on the frenzy:

Here's how some others reacted to the news:

A few days ago, Elon Musk and Donald Trump created chatter after the tech billionaire interviewed the politician on his platform X. During their conversation, Trump praised Musk for his anti-union stances. The chatl which was initially delayed for about 40 minutes after a DDOS attack, a type of cyberattack, went on for about two hours. Among other things, they also spoke about the assassination attempt on the former president.

What are your thoughts on Elon Musk's reply to a post about Donald Trump's announcement?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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