Elon Musk and Donald Trump recently sat down for their first joint interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity, offering insights into Musk’s role in the Trump administration, his stance on government bureaucracy, and their vision for efficiency in governance. During the conversation, Musk stressed that his involvement in the White House is purely technological, while Trump reiterated that Musk would have no say in decisions affecting his companies.

When asked about his role in the Trump administration, Musk clarified that his primary function is to provide technological support to the President. Wearing a t-shirt that read “tech support,” Musk emphasized that he does not influence political decisions that could affect his companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, which have significant government contracts.

Trump also confirmed that Musk would not participate in decisions where a conflict of interest could arise, stating, “He wouldn’t be involved in any decision-making,” and Musk seconded, adding, “I haven’t asked the president for anything ever.”

Musk further addressed concerns over his influence as an unelected advisor, arguing that people should be more worried about unelected federal employees. “If the bureaucracy is fighting the will of the people and preventing the president from implementing what the people want, then what we live in is a bureaucracy, not a democracy,” he said.