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US Election 2024: Musk Accuses Google of Bias, Rogan Backs Trump

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In the lead-up to the 2024 US presidential election, Elon Musk accused Google of bias against Donald Trump, while podcaster Joe Rogan publicly endorsed Trump, potentially influencing young male voters.

Elon Musk's allegations against Google highlight ongoing concerns about tech companies' influence on elections.

Joe Rogan's endorsement of Trump may significantly impact voter turnout among young males, a key demographic for the Republican candidate.

The ongoing scrutiny of tech companies like Google may lead to increased regulations regarding their role in elections.

Joe Rogan's influence could potentially sway undecided voters, impacting the final election results.


Google Responds to Elon Musk's Accusations During US Election

As the US presidential election unfolded on November 5, 2024, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, publicly accused Google of bias against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Musk highlighted a discrepancy in Google's search results, where a query for 'where can I vote for Harris' returned a map, while a similar search for Trump yielded no such information. This led Musk to question whether others experienced the same issue, igniting a debate among conservative users who believed Google's actions constituted election interference.

In response, Google clarified via X that the voting information displayed was due to 'Harris' also being the name of a Texas county. They assured users that a fix was forthcoming, emphasizing that few people search for polling places in this manner. Shortly after the clarification, Google indicated that the issue had been resolved, and Musk expressed gratitude for the explanation. However, skepticism remained among some Republican users who felt that the tech giant had been caught in a bias against Trump, especially following a court acknowledgment by a Republican lawyer regarding a lottery initiated by Musk to incentivize pro-Trump voter engagement.

Joe Rogan's Support for Trump Influences Voter Sentiment

On the eve of the election, influential podcaster Joe Rogan publicly endorsed Donald Trump during an episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience.' In a conversation with Musk, Rogan expressed his alignment with Trump's viewpoints, stating, 'Musk, in my opinion, makes the most compelling arguments for Trump that you will hear, and I agree with him on every point.' This endorsement is particularly significant given Rogan's substantial audience, which primarily consists of young men—a demographic crucial for Trump's campaign.

Trump welcomed Rogan's support at a campaign rally, highlighting the importance of reaching younger male voters. In contrast, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris had previously attempted to engage with Rogan for an interview but ultimately declined due to the lengthy format of his podcast. The lack of a Harris interview may further hinder her appeal to the young male demographic, which Rogan's platform effectively engages. Despite controversies surrounding Rogan's past, including the spread of misinformation, his endorsement could sway undecided voters, making his influence a focal point in the ongoing election.

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