Elon Musk’s Interview with Trump Garners 1 Billion Views on X

By Kingnaafrika

     Elon Musk and Donald Trump

In a highly anticipated event, former President Donald Trump sat down for an unscripted interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk on X. The conversation, streamed live on the platform, attracted a staggering 1 billion views. 

 After a year of relative silence on X, Trump returned to the platform ahead of the interview. His last activity had been sharing his Fulton County Jail mugshot in 2023. Now, he was back, promoting the interview and taking jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris.

Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), hosted the interview on his platform. The billionaire entrepreneur, known for SpaceX and Tesla, promised an unfiltered discussion with “no limits on subject matter.” The timing couldn’t be more crucial, as Trump seeks reelection against Vice President Harris.

 The interview quickly became a sensation, amassing over 1 billion views. Musk’s influence on X is undeniable, especially considering his previous posts on U.S. elections, which generated similar attention¹².

Trump’s campaign also ran ads on X under his @realDonaldTrump account, capitalizing on the interview’s buzz. The exact spending remains undisclosed, but it’s clear that both Musk and Trump leveraged the platform to reach millions of engaged viewers³.

Musk, once a self-proclaimed Democrat, has shifted toward right-wing spaces. His endorsement of Trump after an assassination attempt on the Republican candidate raised eyebrows. His role as both interviewer and platform owner adds intrigue to the conversation⁴.

The meeting of minds between Trump and Musk captivated a global audience, sparking discussions and fueling speculation about the upcoming U.S. election. Whether you’re a political enthusiast or a curious observer, this unfiltered exchange left no topic untouched.

source: dailypost.ng

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