Whoopi Goldberg claims Elon Musk is ‘the actual vice president’ – Washington Examiner
In a recent episode of *The View*, co-host Whoopi Goldberg suggested that Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and a close ally of former President Donald Trump, is “the actual vice president” of the United States. She characterized current Vice President-elect J.D. Vance as merely “interim,” stating that Musk is making significant decisions and playing a crucial role in governance. This remark came as a part of a broader discussion about Musk’s involvement in the upcoming 2024 presidential election and his position in the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. Although Goldberg admitted that she was “musing” with her statement, it reflects her views on Musk’s influence in the current political landscape. Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin also joined the conversation by mentioning the rise of BlueSky, a new platform that serves as an alternative to Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter).
Whoopi Goldberg claims Elon Musk is ‘the actual vice president’
The View co-host Whoopi Goldberg speculated that billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk is “the actual vice president,” deeming Vice President-elect J.D. Vance “an interim.”
Musk actively assisted President-elect Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election and has since been assigned to co-head the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency.
“I believe Elon Musk is the actual vice president,” Goldberg said. “Yes, I believe that, because I think that … J.D. Vance, you know, he’s kind of an interim, but I believe that Musk is the real, actual vice president. He’s making decisions. He’s doing things. So, I think, why doesn’t he have to give up X with everything he’s done?”
Prior to the show cutting to a commercial break, Goldberg conceded that she was “musing” with her claim.
Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin also noted the growing popularity of BlueSky, an alternative to X, which has over 1 million new users following the 2024 election. She expressed concern that the uptick in BlueSky users could cause a lack of communication between people on social media, stating that X and BlueSky could become echo chambers for Republicans and Democrats, respectively.
As co-heads of DOGE, Musk and fellow billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy aim to cut down on spending across the federal government. The two announced a podcast to detail their work at DOGE.
Ahead of the incoming Trump administration and DOGE getting to work, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has stated he is “all in” on DOGE’s plans to cut down on spending and would do anything he can to assist in these endeavors.
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