Former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk engaged in a lengthy conversation on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, covering a range of topics from Trump’s recent assassination attempt to his criticisms of President Biden’s administration. The interview, which lasted for approximately two hours, shed light on Trump’s potential plans for a second term and his views on current political issues.
During the interview, Trump revealed his plans to hold a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of his assassination attempt in July. He recounted the details of the incident, emphasizing the “miracle” that he was looking in the shooter’s direction at the time and was struck at a less destructive angle. This experience led Trump to express renewed faith in God.
On the topic of immigration, Trump asserted that his administration would “have the largest deportation in the history of this country” if he were to return to office. He criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her handling of the border crisis, highlighting her silence on the issue and her lack of media engagement. He also stated that the United States is “already overwhelmed” by illegal immigration.
Trump expressed harsh criticisms of President Biden, calling him the “worst president in history.” He accused Biden of being incompetent and asserted that his presidency was a “coup” orchestrated by forces seeking to remove him from office. He also criticized Biden’s handling of the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, the state of the economy, and the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Turning to his potential plans for a second term, Trump stated that he would “close up the Department of Education” as one of his first acts. He believes education should be returned to the states, where he claims most states would excel in education compared to their current performance. He also pointed out the high per-pupil spending in the United States despite the country’s relatively low ranking in global education systems.
The interview, which drew significant attention on X, sparked numerous reactions and discussions about Trump’s potential return to power, his views on current political issues, and the state of the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
