Billionaires Elon Musk and Bill Ackman have publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the 1st time in the US presidential race. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and the world’s richest person, posted the endorsement on his social media platform X, calling Trump “tough” and expecting his rapid recovery after a recent assassination attempt. Musk also posted a video of Trump with blood on his face pumping his fist after the incident.
Musk’s endorsement cements his event towards right-wing politics and gives Trump a high-profile sponsor in his search to return to the White House. Musk has been critical of US President Joe Biden and has donated to a political group working to elect Trump. He has also adopted right-wing views, criticising a variety of initiatives and Biden’s immigration policies. “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery”.
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A hedge fund manager, Ackman, also endorsed Trump on X, saying he wanted to explain his thinking and help others recognize his decision. He had considered endorsing Trump in May and had planned to claim his support on X. Musk’s sway is significant, with 189.5 million followers on X, making his posts spread widely.
His support for Republicans and controversial comments have turned away some Tesla customers, affecting the carmaker’s reputation and sales. Trump and Musk have had a complicated relationship, with Trump calling Musk a “Bull***t artist” in 2022. However, they have since spoken, and Trump has appreciated Musk’s work with Tesla. Trump hit back, calling Musk a “Bull***t artist”.
Musk’s endorsement is a significant raise for Trump’s campaign, and his influence could help sway voters in the November election. The endorsement has garnered significant attention, highlighting the evolving political landscape and the influence of high-profile figures on public opinion.
By Arab news
