Elon Musk has been actively advocating for the Trump-Vance campaign on his social media platform X, attempting to garner support from his fellow tech billionaires. Despite his efforts to sway voters, experts are skeptical about the impact of Musk's endorsement.
Elon Musk's Endorsement and Campaign Efforts
Elon Musk has thrown his weight behind former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential pick, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio. Musk publicly endorsed Trump shortly after an assassination attempt on the GOP candidate in July and has since been vocal in his support for the Trump-Vance ticket on X.
Musk's Outreach to Tech Billionaires
In addition to promoting Trump on his social media platform, Musk has reached out to his peers in the tech industry, urging them to back the Republican duo. Following President Joe Biden's announcement of stepping down from the race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, Musk actively engaged with Democratic donors like Vinod Khosla and Reed Hastings to advocate for the Trump-Vance campaign.
Resistance and Criticism
Despite Musk's efforts to sway support towards Trump, political communication expert Daniel Hallin believes that Musk's alignment with Trump may not be beneficial in the long run. Hallin suggests that while Musk sees Trump as an ally for billionaires, his overt support for the GOP may not resonate with all voters.
Impact on Musk's Business and Public Perception
Communication professor Jonathan Aronson points out that Musk's public endorsement of Trump could be driven by his aversion to government regulations. Aronson believes that Musk's support for Trump may not significantly influence the outcome of the election, especially among youths and minorities who may lean towards a Harris-led Democratic ticket.
Representatives for Elon Musk have not yet provided a comment on his involvement in the Trump-Vance campaign.
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By: ktan@businessinsider.com (Kwan Wei Kevin Tan)
Title: Elon Musk’s Public Support for Trump-Vance Campaign Sparks Controversy
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-going-all-in-recruit-billionaire-peers-trump-vance-2024-7
Published Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:51:49 +0000
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