A media outlet has reported that former US President Donald Trump said he would consider naming entrepreneur Elon Musk to a Cabinet or advisory position if he wins the November presidential election.

Republican presidential candidate Trump made the remark in an interview with Reuters after a campaign event in Pennsylvania on Monday.

Reuters quoted Trump as saying, "If he would do it, I certainly would. He's a brilliant guy."

Trump and Musk talked for about two hours on August 12 on the social media platform X, which is owned by Musk.

Musk, who is also Tesla CEO, suggested during the talks that Trump should set up a government commission to study efficiency in tax use and other issues.

He said he'd "be happy to help out on such a commission."

Musk has disclosed that he voted for the Democratic candidate, Joe Biden, in the presidential election four years earlier.

But he made clear his support for Trump shortly after the former president survived an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in July.

The two have grown closer since then, with Trump frequently mentioning Musk during his campaign.