Article continues below advertisementElon Musk sparked a fresh round of political chatter after dropping a bold prediction about where American politics is heading over the next decade.Speaking virtually at a private gathering for current and former DOGE members late in October, Musk told the audience the U.S. is entering what he called a "great 12-year span." Musk went on to outline a full White House roadmap, predicting that once Donald Trump finishes his expected second term in 2028, the presidency would go straight to his vice president, J.D.