Key Takeaways
- Eric Trump calls for “200 Elon Musks” during Piers Morgan interview
- Praises SpaceX’s rocket-catching technology and Musk’s entrepreneurial spirit
- Musk responds with heart emoji to Trump’s supportive comments
- Trump describes Musk-Trump relationship as “formidable team”
Eric Trump has declared that America needs hundreds more innovators like Elon Musk, calling the billionaire entrepreneur essential to the country’s future. During an October 9 interview with Piers Morgan, Trump specifically highlighted SpaceX’s revolutionary rocket-catching technology as evidence of Musk’s unique capabilities.
“We Need 200 Elon Musks”
“We need 200 Elon Musks,” Trump stated emphatically during the conversation. He praised the Tesla and SpaceX CEO’s achievements, describing Musk as representing “the best of what we do as Americans.”
Trump particularly admired SpaceX’s mechanical arms that capture returning rocket boosters, which he referred to as “chopsticks.” “He’s incredible at everything he does,” Trump added.
Strong Support and Partnership
Positioning himself as Musk’s biggest supporter, Trump said, “I’m the biggest proponent of his and everything that he stands for.” He expanded his praise beyond business, suggesting Musk’s importance extends to broader societal needs.
“This country needs Elon Musk. This world needs Elon Musk. The Western civilization certainly needs him,” Trump asserted before adding, “They also need a Donald Trump,” referring to his father, the current US President.
Trump characterized the relationship between Musk and his father as particularly strong, calling them “a formidable team” with “massive admiration and respect for one another.”
Musk’s Heartfelt Response
Elon Musk responded to Trump’s interview comments on social media with a simple “Thanks” followed by a heart emoji. The exchange comes as Musk continues to maintain his leadership roles at Tesla, SpaceX, and social media platform X while increasingly engaging in public policy discussions.
