On August 19th local time, US Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump stated that if elected, he would consider terminating the $7500 tax credit for purchasing electric vehicles and be open to appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a cabinet or advisor. Trump said, "Tax credits and tax incentives are generally not a very good thing." In addition, when talking about Musk, Trump said he would consider appointing Musk as an advisor or cabinet member. He is a very smart person. If he is willing, of course I would do it. He is a smart person