Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s online event with former President Donald Trump was delayed due to technical difficulties. The discussion mainly consisted of a Trump monologue with occasional input from Musk. They bonded over their shared views on immigration and criticized President Joe Biden. Musk tried to nudge Trump towards climate change action, but Trump showed little interest. The event faced issues similar to those during Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid launch in May 2023 on the X app. Despite the rocky start, the event attracted over 1.3 million listeners and focused on topics like a recent assassination attempt on Trump. The technical problems were initially blamed on a DDOS attack, but experts could not confirm this. Scammers also took advantage of the situation. The event highlighted the reconciliation between Trump and Musk, with Musk endorsing Trump for another White House term and contributing financially to his campaign. A Trump win could benefit Musk’s business interests. The relationship between Trump and Musk has had its ups and downs, but they have come together in recent years. Questions remain about the impact of their alliance on policies such as federal subsidies for electric vehicles, as Trump has been critical while Tesla, owned by Musk, receives significant regulatory credits.
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Trump discusses immigration and technology policies with Musk following technical difficulties
