In a highly anticipated event, former President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk are set to sit down for an interview next week. With both figures known for their maverick personas in politics and business, the internet is buzzing with speculation that this meeting could “break the internet.”
Trump-Musk interview: Details and announcements
Trump, who owns a majority stake in Truth Social, announced the interview on his platform with his characteristic all-caps style: “ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” The interview, scheduled for August 12, will be streamed on X Spaces, according to Musk.
The two billionaires have shown mutual support in recent years. On July 14, Musk, who also owns Tesla and SpaceX, endorsed Trump after the former president survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Musk tweeted, “I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery,” along with a video clip of the incident’s aftermath.
At a recent rally, Trump acknowledged Musk’s support and expressed newfound favor for electric vehicles. “I’m for electric cars, I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly,” he stated, despite previously opposing electric cars.
The relationship between Trump and Musk’s platforms adds another layer of intrigue. Before Musk acquired and rebranded Twitter as X, Trump was de-platformed by Twitter’s former owners following the January 6 Capitol riots. Musk later reinstated Trump on X.com, but Trump has largely remained active on Truth Social, his own platform.
Looking ahead to the election
As Trump prepares to face current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in this November’s presidential election, following President Joe Biden’s mid-campaign exit, this interview could be a pivotal moment. The discussion is expected to draw significant attention and potentially set the stage for the upcoming electoral showdown.