Commencing 42 minutes later than scheduled due to technical issues, the conversation given by former president Donald Trump on X was listened to by more than 1 million individuals. Reportedly, Elon Musk anticipated approximately 8 million participants to engage in the dialogue that Trump titled the “finest interview ever.”
The proprietor of X and CEO of Tesla has publicly supported Trump, demonstrating his allegiance once more when he appeared alongside the ex-president at his high-profile gathering in Butler, Pennsylvania — the same location where Trump survived an assassination attempt in July.
The magnate was observed sporting a hat with the inscription “Make America Great Again” and his distinctive “Occupy Mars” shirt.
Trump initiated the discourse by providing detailed insights on the attempt made on his life. Subsequently, he accused the Democrats of forcibly replacing Baden on the presidential ticket, with Musk remarking that the party “took [Biden] out back behind the shed and essentially shot him.”
Furthermore, Trump addressed the topic of inflation, expressing, “I believe we are experiencing the most severe inflation witnessed in a century… the price of bacon is now four or five times higher than it was several years ago.”
Predictably, he criticized his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, on several matters, including immigration, stating that the present administration has allowed criminals and unproductive individuals to cross the border and enter the country. He also claimed that Harris was evolving into a “radical left, San Francisco liberal… and now she seeks to surpass Trump in assertiveness.”
Trump astounded many with his assertion that domestic ‘foes’ were ‘more perilous’ than foreign ones, asserting that the leaders of North Korea, China, and Russia were “at the apex of their craft.”
“They are resilient, they are astute, and they are ruthless,” he declared.
Trump alleged that American farmers encountered difficulties in exporting their goods abroad and that marketing US automobiles in Europe was “impracticable.” He also exaggerated the aid provided by the US to Ukraine and played down Europe’s contributions in its conflict with Russia. Nevertheless, most of the assertions he made were denounced as false by the media following his interview.
“We are operating at a deficit of $250 billion with [the EU], a fact unknown to many,” the former president declared. “It may sound pleasant—‘the European Union’. However, let me assure you: they are not as formidable as China, but they are malevolent. I have made this known to them, and that’s likely why they have apprised you. No, they do not treat our country favorably.”
Although Musk shares numerous political perspectives with Trump, his backing for him in recent years has been inconsistent.
In 2022, Musk tweeted, “I don’t harbor animosity towards the individual, but it’s time for Trump to retire & sail off into the sunset.”
Nevertheless, they concurred on the issue of COVID19 and were against constraints. Moreover, their connection grew stronger after Musk’s enterprises came under multiple federal investigations regarding employment protocols, his acquisition of Twitter, and contentions about Tesla’s autopilot function under the Biden administration.
In an interview with Yahoo News, journalist and conspiracy theory expert Mike Rothschild discussed Trump’s remodeling of the election landscape, which is progressively reducing its reliance on conventional media.
“New voters, individuals newly engaging in the electoral process, are individuals you can reach through streamers, podcasts, and influencers. Hence, it’s a remarkably shrewd strategy,” Rothschild informed the outlet. “It’s no longer the hour-long cable news special, it’s not the press briefing. … Trump himself has completely reshaped the concept of campaigning.”
Subsequent to the two-hour interview, a spokesperson for the Harris campaign remarked that Trump’s “extremism” was glaringly apparent to those unfortunate enough to tune in.
“Trump’s entire campaign is geared towards individuals like Elon Musk and himself—self-absorbed affluent individuals willing to betray the middle class.”
