Elon Musk, a billionaire, made a provocative statement about the US presidential election of 2024, claiming that Donald Trump‘s victory would have been devastating.
” Had this vote not been won by Donald Trump, society would be lost”, Musk said. The remark, after shared by Trump on his Truth Social accounts, underscores Musk’s sturdy support for the Democrat leader.
Musk, known for his outspoken character, has long been an activist for Trump and his side’s” Make America Great Afterwards” message. In October, he yet appeared dressed as” Dark MAGA” during a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, solidifying his allegiance to the original President.
Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-American entrepreneur, and the tech mogul who founded Tesla and SpaceX have also been appointed to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ). The office, created by Trump, aims to slash inefficient state spending and reduce excessive regulations by 4 July 2026, the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Musk hasn’t held up from criticising the criticism. Before the election, he called President Joe Biden a” criminal” and America’s “garbage” on his X account.
In October, he took to X and said,” If the Kamala government wins, they may restrict development. It is in their character, and they cannot help but do what is in their characteristics”. Additionally, Musk has frequently criticized Kamala Harris and accused her of ignoring immigration problems.
Musk even joked about Biden, saying,” No one is actually trying to assassinate Joe Biden”, while pointing out alleged assassination attempt on Trump. He eventually deleted the message.
Musk’s most recent comments have sparked controversy, highlighting his sturdy support for Trump and willingness to share divisive views.