As the race for the presidency heats up, Donald Trump seeks to reclaim the spotlight with a live conversation on X with Elon MuskMeet at 8pm EST Monday, 12 Aug 24
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The much-anticipated conversation was delayed by technical glitches, leaving over a million listeners waiting.Harris said "Trump's entire campaign is in service of people like Elon Musk and himself - self-obsessed rich guys.....who cannot run a livestream in yr 2024"
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After a delay, the conversation begins, but it reveals little about Trump's policies.I thought you are tech genius
I thought you are a policy maker
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The two found common ground on topics like inflation, immigration and government spending
Same team!
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And Musk proposed an efficiency commission that would cut the prices of goods and services down
Well, you are the greatest cutter
I could run it
Redundant team
Oversize
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Musk pushes for more investment in infrastructure, dreaming of bases on the moon and high-speed connections.
We can send American astronauts to Mars
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Trump praises Tesla but questions the universal push for electric vehicles.
You make a great product, Elon but not everyone should drive E.V.
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The conversation turns to climate change, with Musk promoting sustainable energy and Trump defending fossil fuels.
Fossil fuels are still key, even for making E.V.s.
On balance, it's better to move faster
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Musk explains his political shift, from supporting Obama to distancing himself from Biden.
A lot of people thought Biden would be moderate, but it’s not.
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The call ends, NYT noted, "(it was) leaving more questions than answers about the future of their alliance and its impact on the political landscape."
Only 5% of X traffic. up on Monday (Link)
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