Donald Trump and Elon Musk had a lengthy and contentious interview, where Trump revisited some of his most controversial views. The interview, which aired on Musk’s network, experienced technical difficulties at the start, causing delays for viewers. Despite this, Trump began by recounting his recent assassination attempt and then shifted to his anti-immigration stance, claiming that dangerous individuals are entering the country through the US-Mexico border.
He also criticized Kamala Harris, calling her the “border tsar” of the Biden administration and accusing her of being a radical Democrat who had a negative impact on California during her time as attorney general and senator. Trump even made comments about her appearance on a magazine cover, comparing her to his wife Melania.
The interview took place as Harris gained a lead in the polls against Trump, particularly in key battleground states. This shift in momentum seemed to unsettle Trump, who continued to attack Democrats and expressed a desire to return to campaigning against Biden. He made disparaging remarks about other politicians and went off on tangents about topics like the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine.
Throughout the interview, Musk remained relatively unbothered and even suggested he could assist in Trump’s future administration. Despite their complex history, Musk has recently shown support for Trump and launched a political action committee to aid Republican electoral efforts.
Trump’s return to Musk’s platform, X, following his ban in 2020, could potentially impact the upcoming election, as he plans to be more active on social media. The conversation between Musk and Trump also drew criticism from a senior EU official, who raised concerns about the spread of harmful content. In response, Musk posted a meme directed at the EU official.
Overall, the interview highlighted the ongoing political tensions and divisions in the lead-up to the election, with both Trump and Musk playing significant roles in shaping the narrative. As the campaign intensifies, it remains to be seen how their interactions and statements will influence the outcome in November.
