Former President Donald Trump took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris during a lengthy and unscripted interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk on X, formerly Twitter. The interview, which attracted over a million viewers, covered a range of topics, including immigration, education, and the current state of the U.S. economy.
Trump was particularly critical of Harris, accusing her of avoiding the media and lacking the competence to address the challenges facing the nation. He referred to her as a ‘radical-left lunatic’ and blamed her for the ongoing migrant crisis at the border. He argued that despite her recent rhetoric on immigration, she and President Biden had years to address the issue but had failed to take meaningful action.
Trump also proposed eliminating the Department of Education, advocating for a return to state-level control of education systems. He claimed that most states would thrive under this system, with only a few, such as California, struggling due to left-leaning policies.
The interview also touched on Trump’s personal security. He attributed a potential assassination attempt on his life to an immigration data chart he was using during a rally. Trump claimed that the chart’s placement in front of him, to his left, shielded him from the gunman’s bullets, suggesting a narrow escape from danger.
Trump went on to criticize the Biden administration’s handling of foreign policy, arguing that the U.S. would have avoided several conflicts, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the war in Ukraine, if he were still in office. He also claimed to have a strong relationship with leaders like Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Kim Jong-un, which he said allowed him to prevent a nuclear war with North Korea.
Trump’s interview with Musk drew significant attention, particularly due to his harsh criticisms of Harris and the Biden administration. The interview was part of a larger effort by Trump to re-engage with his supporters and energize his campaign for the 2024 presidential election.
