Former President Donald Trump has heaped praise on Elon Musk’s work on X, formerly known as Twitter, calling him a ‘fantastic guy’ and a ‘brilliant person.’ During a recent conversation with comedian Theo Von at his country club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Trump expressed his admiration for Musk’s efforts to revamp the social media platform.
Trump stated, “I love the job he’s done and he has brought a certain voice back into play.” He went on to say, “He’s a fantastic guy and he’s a brilliant person and the country should be very proud of him.” This public endorsement comes at a time when Trump is navigating his own social media challenges, having been banned from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. He launched his own platform, TRUTH Social, in an attempt to reclaim his online voice, stating, “I really want just a platform. I mean, it’s more important than anything else and…[got] my voice back.”
Trump’s appreciation for Musk highlights the ongoing debate surrounding free speech and the role of social media in shaping public discourse. It’s worth noting that Trump and Musk have a history, with Musk previously expressing support for the former president. In an interview on X, Trump commended Musk, stating, “He’s breaking every record in the book tonight,” acknowledging the overwhelming demand on the platform. Trump even hinted at the possibility of appointing Musk to a cabinet or advisory role in a recent statement, suggesting that he might consider ending the EV tax credit, a policy he believes isn’t effective.
This public praise from Trump towards Musk, a prominent figure in the tech world, adds another layer to the ongoing saga surrounding the future of social media and the influence of tech giants on public discourse. It remains to be seen how this relationship will evolve, but it’s clear that both Trump and Musk are pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in the online world.
