President-elect Trump answers why Elon Musk won't become president.
He made an ironic comment on rumors that Musk is the shadow president of the United States.
Trump stressed that South African-born Musk cannot be president, Politico article says
The president-elect's comments come as Democrats seek to use Musk as a distraction to undermine the new head of state.
Previously, some members of Congress expressed concern about Musk's influence on US politics.
They mocked Trump, claiming Musk was a shadow president.
Trump's team dismissed the claims as laughable.
The president-elect stated that all sorts of mystifications on this issue will not work.
He confirmed that he had not relinquished the presidency and praised South African-born Elon Musk as a great guy.
He also said Musk would lead the Office of Government Effectiveness, but would not become president.
