Time Magazine depicts Elon Musk behind US presidential desk, sparks controversy

Time Magazine, which named U.S. President Donald Trump as its “Person of the Year” about two months ago, has featured Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, on its latest cover, depicting him behind the desk of the U.S. President.

In its most recent issue, published on Friday, February 7, the prestigious magazine adorned its cover with an image of Musk sitting behind the U.S. Presidential desk, sparking a wide range of reactions.

Some American media outlets have called Time’s decision to place Musk at the helm of U.S. power an “inappropriate joke,” while others have described it as a “provocative move” aimed at provoking the anger of Trump and his associates.

Donald Trump was asked during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister yesterday whether he had seen the new Time cover. He jokingly responded, “Does that magazine still exist?”

The image of Musk on the Time cover has a distinct pose that has caught the attention of international media. Time depicts him in the Oval Office of the White House, sitting behind the presidential desk, flanked by U.S. and presidential flags.

Simon Shuster and Brian Bennett, the authors of the article in this issue, have criticized Musk’s hardline policies, which have put millions of government employees under his control.

According to the magazine, Elon Musk is only answerable to Donald Trump, and with the powers granted to him, he is reshaping the government according to the desires of both the President and himself, which has recently drawn widespread criticism.

This cover image and the article highlight the growing influence of Elon Musk in American politics, making some question whether his actions and policies align with traditional governance.

The provocative nature of Time’s depiction of Musk behind the presidential desk seems to be a deliberate commentary on the shifting power dynamics and the blurred lines between business magnates and political authority in today’s world. The controversy surrounding this issue reveals the deep divide in how powerful figures like Musk and Trump are perceived by the public and the media.

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