In a significant shift in the political landscape, Elon Musk has openly aligned himself with former President Donald Trump, using his platform X (formerly Twitter) as a stage for a two-hour conversation that has drawn widespread attention and criticism. This move marks a departure from the typically neutral stance of social media platforms during electoral cycles.
The conversation, which Musk described as a dialogue aimed at undecided voters, quickly devolved into a platform for Trump's campaign rhetoric, including unfounded claims about immigration and attacks on Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Musk's support for Trump has raised concerns about the potential spread of misinformation, particularly given his influence over a vast audience of over 190 million followers on X.