Elon Musk

2024 - 11 - 6

Elon Musk and Trump: A Reunion of Billionaires or Just a Good PR Stunt?

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As election night approaches, Elon Musk throws his weight behind Donald Trump, but is it all just about the cash? Read on!

As the election night nears, the tech titan Elon Musk is making headlines, not just for his innovative technology but also for his unwavering support of Donald Trump’s quest for the American presidency. Musk has become one of Trump’s loudest cheerleaders, committing millions to pro-Trump political actions. From getting voters riled up via social media to rolling out the red carpet at Mar-a-Lago, it appears that the bond between the billionaire entrepreneur and the former president is stronger than ever. But what does this alliance really mean in the long run for both parties involved?

However, not everything is going smoothly for Musk amidst his political moves. Recently, he found himself in hot water due to a lawsuit alleging deceptive practices surrounding a $1 million-a-day election giveaway. Registered voters who signed up to support his initiative claimed that rather than a fair lottery system, the winners were pre-determined, leaving some feeling duped. For someone who prides himself on disruption and innovation, Musk’s legal troubles could morph into a formidable distraction from his bold political ambition.

Complicating things further, during a recent Victory Speech, Trump affectionately dubbed Musk a "super genius," signaling that the billionaire's backing might not just be about finances, but rather a shared vision for America’s future. Still, Musk’s shenanigans on social media with his platform X have raised eyebrows; insiders noted a noticeable downward trend in promoting meaningful discourse. While generating buzz is key in our digital age, one has to wonder if Musk's strategies aim to unite or further divide the political landscape.

With Musk spending election night at Trump’s extravagant Mar-a-Lago residence, it begs the question: Is this a power duo that will change the course of American politics, or are we just witnessing a billionaire’s grand spectacle? At the crux of it all lies a gamble not just for Trump, but also for Musk, who faces a personal and public opinion revolution as he builds his future ventures.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Musk has found himself amid controversy. His leadership style has often been scrutinized, but the allure of being a so-called "super star" in the tech world keeps him at the center of the conversation. Moreover, the outcome of the upcoming election could either confirm or completely rewrite Musk's place in political and business circles, making this saga one to watch closely!

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Elon Musk to spend election night with Donald Trump (BBC News)

The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.

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Elon Musk sued over $1m-a-day election giveaway (The Guardian)

Complaint alleges Musk's America Pac deceived voters by falsely claiming prize winners would be chosen at random.

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Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump – here's what's at stake for the ... (The Conversation AU)

Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump “political action ...

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Elon Musk will join Trump at Mar-a-Lago on election night (The Washington Post)

The tech billionaire is expected to join an evening of events and festivities, as wealthy donors descend on the former president's Mar-a-Lago residence.

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Trump Hails 'Super Genius' Elon Musk In Victory Speech—Ahead Of ... (Forbes)

Donald Trump called Elon Musk a “new star” and a “super genius,” and heaped praise on the billionaire who has been one of his campaign's biggest financial ...

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Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway (Reuters)

Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $1 ...

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Elon Musk goes all-in for Trump - POLITICO (Politico)

Elon Musk is mounting a full-court press for former President Donald Trump today, deploying his platform X to get out the vote for Trump, shout down the ...

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US Election Results: Elon Musk sued by voters for 'fraud' over million ... (Hindustan Times)

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer ...

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Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom (WIRED)

Social media companies that once at least tried to promote a healthy information ecosystem have largely given up—and insiders say Musk's example gave them ...

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How not to counter the political sway of Elon Musk's X (Aljazeera.com)

Since billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential race in July, X, the social media platform Musk owns, ...

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Elon Musk's super PAC just declared Trump the winner of the 2024 ... (Fortune)

In a post on Musk's social media platform X at 1:26 a.m. ET, America PAC said "BREAKING: Donald Trump has won the 2024 Election."

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What triggered Elon Musk to be Donald Trump's biggest cheerleader ... (Hindustan Times)

Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump has evolved from criticism to endorsement as his relationship with Joe Biden soured over the years. | Trending.

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Elon Musk sued over million-dollar election giveaway | Semafor (Semafor)

Billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk was sued Tuesday over claims that his $1 million-a-day giveaway to registered voters in swing states was a fraud.

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Elon Musk bet big on Trump. Here's what he stands to gain — and ... (CNNMoney)

No single business leader did more to support former President Donald Trump's candidacy than Elon Musk. But the billionaire and his business empire face ...

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Elon Musk's gamble on Donald Trump pays off (Financial Times)

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House.

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Elon Musk says Trump win is just the start of his political ambitions (The Washington Post)

Trump called the billionaire a 'new star' during his victory speech and Musk announced plans to push GOP candidates in the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Trump Calls Elon Musk A 'Super Genius' In Victory Speech: Here's ... (Forbes)

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, spent more than $100 million to get Trump reelected.

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Tesla stock is soaring as Elon Musk looks to benefit from Donald ... (Quartz)

The Tesla CEO is expected to have a role — or at least influence — in a second Trump administration.

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Elon Musk backs Trump's comeback, merging tech influence with ... (The Standard)

In a landmark election, Donald Trump has secured his return to the White House, with significant backing from Elon Musk, whose influence proved critical ...

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Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win sets stage for Elon Musk's ... (The Associated Press)

Shares of Tesla soaring after an election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, an outcome that has been strongly backed by CEO Elon Musk in ...

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Trump's victory speech hails 'new star' Elon Musk after tech titan's ... (Fortune)

The Tesla CEO is a rising force in the Republican Party after playing a pivotal role in helping Donald Trump cruise to victory in Tuesday's election.

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How Trump's 'new star' Elon Musk stands to benefit from his ... (The Guardian)

There are already signs of a return on the Tesla chief's political investment, and there could be more to come.

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Tesla Shares Jump And Elon Musk Becomes Nearly $20 Billion ... (Forbes)

Shares of Tesla surged by 12% Wednesday morning, sending the company's stock up while adding nearly $20 billion to Elon Musk's fortune after Donald Trump ...

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Breakingviews: Elon Musk's biggest conflict is with Donald Trump (Reuters)

Elon Musk has arrived. Shares of his electric car-maker Tesla added roughly $100 billion in value when markets opened Wednesday following Donald Trump's ...

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Trump's Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics (The New York Times)

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

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Trump won, but Elon Musk may be the bigger winner (Axios)

Trump won, but Elon Musk may be the bigger winner · He wanted a Trump win — and got it, after spending more than $130 million on the race, according to CFRA ...

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'What's Starlink?' Trump talks Elon Musk, Starship and SpaceX in ... (Space.com)

President-elect Donald Trump had high words of praise for Elon Musk and SpaceX during his election night victory speech, mentioning twice that he did not ...

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Trump's win made Elon Musk $15 billion richer | CNN Business (CNNMoney)

Tesla shares surged on Donald Trump's presidential victory, increasing the net worth of the world's richest man.

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Musk's 'golden ticket': Trump win could hand Tesla billionaire ... (USA TODAY)

Musk could hold significant sway over government policy and the federal agencies that oversee his six companies, from Tesla to SpaceX to Starlink.

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How Elon Musk's $130 million investment in Trump's victory could ... (Fortune)

Elon Musk at a campaign rally for Donald Trump earlier this month. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images. Donald Trump's election ...

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How Elon Musk could influence Trump's second term | CNN Politics (CNN)

Billionaire Elon Musk went all-in supporting Donald Trump's campaign. What will he ask for in return? And how will his influence be felt in the second Trump ...

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Elon Musk's $20 Billion Net Worth Jump Leads Billionaire Surge ... (Forbes)

Elon Musk: The Tesla chief, who was one of Trump's biggest financial backers in the lead-up to the election, experienced a nearly $21 billion jolt to his net ...

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The Elon Musk effect: How Donald Trump gained from billionaire's ... (Aljazeera.com)

Tech tycoon played pivotal role in Trump win, pumping money into campaign and using X to megaphone hardline MAGA views.

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What Trump's re-election means for Elon Musk (The Japan Times)

No billionaire did more to help Donald Trump win the U.S. presidential election than Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX boss will now find out whether it pays ...

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How Biden pissed off Elon Musk by humiliating him… And rest is ... (Hindustan Times)

Democrat-turned-Republican Elon Musk wasn't always a staunch supporter of Donald Trump. Here's what possibly turned everything around in year ago.

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Being Elon Musk (Fortune)

Musk's MVP status with the incoming president makes one wonder where he'll exert his newfound influence.

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How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump's presidential victory (CNBC)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk poured at least $130 million into a pro-Trump campaign effort after an assassination attempt on the former president in July.

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How Elon Musk Bought America (Slate Magazine)

As an immigrant, Elon Musk is constitutionally barred from running for the American presidency. It's a silly rule. (Why should an accident of birth ...

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What would Elon Musk do in government? (The Economist)

No CEO has ever bet so big on a commander-in-chief—and won | Business.

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The growing danger of Elon Musk's misinformation machine (Vox)

It was all pretty on-brand for the billionaire, who has become one of Donald Trump's biggest supporters and a one-man misinformation machine. When it was clear ...

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Forbes Daily: Elon Musk Gets Richer As His Risky Bet On Trump ... (Forbes)

Thursday's edition of Forbes Daily features stock market records, Elon Musk's new political influence, the cost of tariffs, 2024 likely to set heat record ...

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Trump isn't the real danger to America—it's Elon Musk (Prospect)

Musk has become a craven cheerleader for America's next president and will now have real political power. If that prospect doesn't terrify you, ...

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Elon Musk is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His ... (Inc.com)

The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail ...

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