October 8, 2024 12:15 PM | 4 min read Trending: Amid the ongoing EV revolution, previously overlooked low-income communities now harbor a huge investment opportunity at just $500. Former President Donald Trump has noticed the issue, too. And in typical Trump fashion, he has a bold solution – bring in Elon Musk. At a rally in Walker, Michigan, Trump told supporters, "I'm going to get Elon, and he's going to be our cost-cutter. I think he can save trillions." Though Trump admits Musk probably won't be able to commit full-time due to his many ventures – rockets, electric cars, brain interfaces – he's confident Musk's efficiency could change the game. And with a net worth of $270 billion, Trump assured the crowd, "He's going to do it for zero. He doesn't want anything." Trending: ‘Scrolling to UBI': Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones – invest today with $1,000 for just $0.25/share Musk seems open to the idea, too. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk said he would serve without pay, title, or recognition if the opportunity arose. The billionaire likened the U.S. fiscal situation to someone with too much credit card debt. He warned that the consequences could be severe if the country doesn't curb its spending. Supporting Trump's bid for the presidency, Musk sees a potential "once in a lifetime" chance to reduce government size and eliminate waste. With Musk's history of cutting costs – such as slashing Twitter's workforce by 80% after acquiring the company – Trump is betting that this "cost-cutter" approach could reshape the government. He told supporters that Musk's potential role wouldn't hurt anyone but would target "waste, fraud and abuse." Read Next: