Reference News Network, July 8 report - According to the French "Le Point" website on July 6, American super-rich Elon Musk has never hidden his political ambitions. From unconditionally supporting Trump during the presidential election, to serving as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, to harshly criticizing the budget bill, he has always wanted to influence the fate of the United States. On July 5, he announced the establishment of his own party, the "America Party," once again demonstrating this intention.

America is Musk's "adopted country," which is also his "Achilles' heel." The world's richest person was born in Pretoria, South Africa, not in the United States. At the age of 17, he obtained Canadian citizenship, which is the birthplace of his mother. He did not come to the United States until 1992, and it took another 10 years before he obtained U.S. citizenship.

The report said that therefore, Musk can never seek the highest position in the United States: because those who want to be president must be born in the country. He is well aware of this. In 2024, he said, "My grandfather was an American, but I was born in Africa, so I can't be (U.S.) president." The rules are clear: the U.S. Constitution stipulates that only "natural-born citizens" are eligible to run for president.

Musk claims that both Democrats and Republicans cannot accurately represent American citizens, so he launched his own party, the "America Party." Will it be a regret for him not to become president? No one knows. However, despite being unable to serve as president or vice president, Musk can become a member of the House of Representatives or the Senate, which seems to be what he wants. To become a member of the House of Representatives, one needs to have been a U.S. citizen for seven years, and to become a senator, nine years.

What is the only chance for Musk to enter the White House one day? A constitutional amendment. However, a constitutional amendment requires a request from two-thirds of the members of Congress or states, followed by approval from three-quarters of the states. An expert from the U.S. "Newsweek" stated that, given the current situation, this is practically impossible. (Translation/ Lu Longjun)

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