Elon Musk is preparing to host an interview with Donald Trump on the social media platform X. Musk hinted at the “live conversation” with Trump, promising an unscripted and highly entertaining exchange. The former US president, who had his Twitter account suspended in 2021, recently returned to X ahead of the event, sharing several posts.
The tension between Musk and Trump initially stemmed from disagreements about Tesla, Musk’s electric car company. Trump has been a vocal critic of electric vehicles, leading to conflicts between the two. In 2017, Musk left White House advisory panels due to the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, a move he criticized for its environmental impact.
After Trump lost the 2020 election, Musk expressed support for President Joe Biden’s climate-change agenda and sustainable energy initiatives. However, Musk’s relationship with Biden soured after Tesla was excluded from a gathering of electric vehicle manufacturers, prompting Musk to distance himself from the current administration. Despite reversing Trump’s ban on X, tensions between Musk and Trump persisted, with public disagreements and accusations between the two.
As the 2024 election approaches, Musk’s political views have evolved, with him expressing support for Republican governor Ron DeSantis and criticizing Biden’s administration. Musk has also denied reports of potential donations to presidential candidates or advisory roles in any future presidency.
In a surprising turn of events, Musk publicly endorsed Trump after an assassination attempt on the former president. Trump, in response to Musk’s endorsement, expressed support for electric cars, acknowledging Musk’s influence on his stance.
The interview between Musk and Trump is scheduled for 1 am UK time on Trump’s X page, @realDonaldTrump. The event will be hosted using X’s Spaces feature, allowing live audio conversations between users. Musk has assured users of system scaling tests to accommodate high participation levels and emphasized that the interview will be unscripted with no restrictions on topics.
Both Musk and Trump have actively promoted the upcoming interview, engaging with users and sharing their views on various issues. The conversation is expected to be a highly anticipated and engaging event, inviting questions and comments from X users during the interaction.
With Musk’s support for Trump and their history of disagreements and shifting political views, the interview promises to be a significant event that could shed light on their perspectives and future collaborations.
