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Can Elon Musk buy Trump the presidency?
Manage episode 446365238 series 3323475
With the polls in the US neck and neck just a few weeks out from the election, money talks.
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is throwing it around for Donald Trump, even offering million-dollar cheques to voters who sign a petition set up by a Trump-friendly campaign group.
Today, Vittoria Elliot from WIRED on why Musk is so desperate for Trump to win.
Vittoria Elliot explains Musk’s shift from supporting Democrats to backing Trump, driven by business interests and regulatory concerns.
She highlights Musk’s significant influence on social media, particularly through X, where he amplifies right-wing talking points.
Elliot also discusses the legal grey areas of Musk’s financial incentives for voters and the potential implications for future elections.
Featured:
Vittoria Elliot, WIRED reporter covering platforms and power
Key Topics:
- Elon Musk
- Donald Trump
- US Election 2024
- Early Voting
- Political Action Committees (PACs)
- Social Media
- Misinformation
- Free Speech
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Manage episode 446365238 series 3323475
With the polls in the US neck and neck just a few weeks out from the election, money talks.
Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is throwing it around for Donald Trump, even offering million-dollar cheques to voters who sign a petition set up by a Trump-friendly campaign group.
Today, Vittoria Elliot from WIRED on why Musk is so desperate for Trump to win.
Vittoria Elliot explains Musk’s shift from supporting Democrats to backing Trump, driven by business interests and regulatory concerns.
She highlights Musk’s significant influence on social media, particularly through X, where he amplifies right-wing talking points.
Elliot also discusses the legal grey areas of Musk’s financial incentives for voters and the potential implications for future elections.
Featured:
Vittoria Elliot, WIRED reporter covering platforms and power
Key Topics:
- Elon Musk
- Donald Trump
- US Election 2024
- Early Voting
- Political Action Committees (PACs)
- Social Media
- Misinformation
- Free Speech
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