Is appointing a high-profile businessman to and advisory role to the government prudent or can it hamper the country’s growth while disproportionately benefiting the businessman. News of Donald Trump considering Elon Musk for an advisory role has been quite polarising on the social media where some people welcome Musk’s technological expertise and innovative skills as a tool for economic growth while others consider the interference of the owner of some of the largest private enterprises in the world in public administration undermining to the democratic process. Here, we provide a detailed analysis of the situation provided a balanced view about whether giving this role to Musk is the right way to go or not.