Fri Nov 08 21:55:45 UTC 2024: ## Elon Musk Joins Trump-Zelensky Call, Hints at Role in Trump Administration 2.0
**Palm Beach, Florida:** In a surprising turn of events, Elon Musk joined a phone call between President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday, sparking speculation about the billionaire entrepreneur’s role in the upcoming Trump administration.
The conversation, which lasted nearly half an hour, reportedly included assurances from Trump that he would support Ukraine, though details of the discussion remain unclear. Sources familiar with the conversation, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the news to CNN and Axios.
While Trump had previously hinted at a potential role for Musk in his administration, this phone call provides the first concrete glimpse of Musk’s potential involvement. During the call, Trump reportedly handed the phone to Musk, asking the SpaceX founder to join the conversation with Zelensky.
Musk reportedly reassured Zelensky of his continued support for Ukraine through his Starlink satellite constellation. Since the Russian invasion in 2022, Starlink has provided Ukrainian forces with crucial real-time data and communication support.
Zelensky, who met with Trump in New York in September, expressed his congratulations to Trump on his election victory on X, formerly known as Twitter.
The incident raises questions about the nature of Musk’s role in the Trump administration and the potential influence he may have on US foreign policy. Analysts are keenly watching to see how Musk’s involvement with Ukraine may affect the country’s relationship with the United States.
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