By Zicpraiz 
President Trump Responds to Time Magazine Cover Featuring Elon Musk as “Real President”
President Trump recently responded humorously to Time Magazine’s latest cover, which features Elon Musk as the “real president”. When asked about the cover by a reporter, Trump jokingly said, “Is Time magazine still in business? I didn’t even know that.”
Trump Praises Musk’s Efforts
Trump then praised Musk, saying he’s “doing a great job” and “fighting tremendous fraud, corruption, and waste”. He also mentioned that Musk has a “fantastic” staff and will be working with other government agencies to audit programs opposed to Trump’s executive orders.
Musk’s Involvement in Government Efficiency
This comes after Trump put Musk in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency, a new federal entity tasked with auditing programs for policies opposed to Trump’s executive orders. Democrats have criticized Musk’s involvement, accusing him of acting unconstitutionally.
Time Magazine’s Cover Sparks Controversy
Time Magazine’s cover has been seen by some as an attempt to drive a wedge between Trump and Musk. BlazeTV contributor T.J. Moe summed up what many believed about the Time cover, saying, “They’re trying to antagonize Trump and hope his ego will cause him to push Elon away. It’s not going to work.”
Trump Confident in Musk’s Abilities
When asked if he would have Musk on a podium to take questions from the media, Trump responded confidently, saying, “Yes, he’s not shy. Elon’s not shy.” This response suggests that Trump is not taking the bait and is confident in Musk’s abilities.