Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s online event with former President Donald Trump was delayed due to technical difficulties, with some users unable to access the discussion on Musk’s X app. The event, which began late, was dominated by a Trump monologue with occasional input from Musk. Trump made controversial statements on immigration and other topics, while Musk tried to push him on climate change and renewable energy with little success.
The event attracted over 1.3 million listeners at its peak, despite the technical issues. Trump and Musk discussed the attempted assassination of Trump at a rally, which occurred in July. Musk claimed that the delay was caused by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on X, though experts have cast doubt on this claim.
The event showcased the reconciliation of Trump and Musk after years of ups and downs in their relationship. Musk has endorsed Trump for another term in the White House and has financially supported political action committees in support of Trump’s campaign. Trump has also promised regulatory relief for businesses like Tesla and SpaceX, which could benefit from a Trump victory in the upcoming election.
The event highlighted the differences between Trump and Musk on issues like electric vehicles, with Trump questioning the widespread adoption of electric cars despite acknowledging Tesla’s success. The future of federal subsidies for electric vehicles, including those for Tesla, remains a point of contention between the two.
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