Trump has the richest man in the world behind him: what does Musk want?
Elon Musk supports Trump in the election campaign. What drives the billionaire and what effects does that have?
Trump has the richest man in the world behind him: what does Musk want?
The most powerful man in the tech world, Elon Musk, has openly sided with Donald Trump! While appearing at a campaign rally in Folsom, Pennsylvania, he generated a real barrage of enthusiasm. An inconspicuous office worker, Zander Mundy, 21, found himself drawn to the excitement of the world's richest man. He wasn't planning on voting in the November election, but when he saw the enthusiastic crowd, he decided to embrace Musk's influence. “This is significant,” Mundy said of the upcoming election. “Someone like that can decide the future!”
An alliance full of surprises
The 53-year-old Musk, once known as an eccentric tech genius, has now clearly put his cards on the table: He is investing time and money to get Trump into the White House. Unlike many CEOs who often operate behind the scenes, Musk is an open warrior on the political front. With over $119 million spent through his political action committee America PAC, his support for Trump is explosive!
But there are also critical voices. Some observers consider Musk to be a desperate entrepreneur with his business interests in mind. He could oversee targeted “cost reductions” in the US government if Trump and Musk win the election. “This could be both unethical and illegal,” warns Lenny Mendonca, a former aide to the California governor. The central questions are explosive: Is Musk really “the savior” or is he just pursuing his selfish business goals?
As the election approaches, Musk shocks everyone with a million-dollar lottery that he is offering to randomized voters - regardless of their political leanings. His controversial actions have already alarmed both Democrats and Republicans. Ocasio-Cortez denounced Musk for holding out millions “from those struggling to survive.” It remains to be seen how Musk's power play will affect the election and the future of America!