Elon Musk, the tech mogul and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has added his voice to the ongoing political discourse, weighing in on the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. While acknowledging Harris’s strong performance, Musk expressed his concerns about the lack of focus on the national debt crisis during the debate. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to state, “Zero. That’s not good.” This comment followed a user’s remark about the lack of discussion on this critical issue.
Musk, who has publicly endorsed Trump in the past, further stated his belief that Trump would be more effective in getting things done than Harris, despite his dissatisfaction with the debate hosts’ treatment of Trump. He went on to question Harris’s ability to deliver tangible results, asking, “If Kamala can do great things, why hasn’t she?”
Musk’s concerns extend beyond the national debt. He also expressed worries about the potential negative impact of government regulations on significant endeavors, such as high-speed rail and making life multi-planetary. He stated, “Unless there is significant government reform, laws & regulations will keep getting worse every year until every great endeavor…is effectively illegal. We will never reach Mars if Kamala wins.”
This statement comes after Trump’s recent pledge to create a government efficiency commission led by Musk if he wins the 2024 election. This alliance between the two figures, who have had a complex history, suggests a growing political partnership.
The Trump-Harris debate, a significant event in the lead-up to the 2024 election, saw Harris criticize Trump’s handling of the economy and the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump, in turn, alleged that President Joe Biden harbors a secret animosity towards Harris. The debate also marked the end of an eight-year no-handshake era, as Harris broke tradition by shaking Trump’s hand at the beginning of the debate.
The political landscape continues to shift, with notable figures like Musk and even pop icon Taylor Swift expressing their support for different candidates. As the 2024 election approaches, the national dialogue will likely continue to be shaped by these voices and the issues they choose to highlight.
