On the 6th local time, US Republican presidential candidate Trump announced that he would be interviewed by Musk, CEO of the social media company "x" (formerly Twitter), on the evening of August 12th local time. However, Musk has not yet issued a statement on the matter.
(Source: Global Times)
On the same day, Trump posted on his self-created social platform "Truth Social", saying, "Next Monday night (August 12), I will accept Musk's Big interview - details will be announced later! ”
Reuters stated that Trump did not provide any further details. In addition, the US Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC), which also reported the news, said that the media has requested Musk for comment.
The relationship between Trump and Musk has always been confusing.
When Trump first ran for president in 2015, Musk did not have a good impression of him. The two have also had a war of words, with Musk serving as a business adviser to Trump during his presidency. Musk resigned from the position in 2017 due to his opposition to Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change. Since then, Musk has had many public quarrels with Trump over their political opinions.
However, their relationship has become closer in recent years, seemingly because they are both "opposed to Biden." The relationship between the two began to turn around in recent months. Sources said that Musk has had several conversations with Trump every month. The topics discussed by the two parties include U.S. immigration issues, the development of the U.S. Space Force, etc. The two sides are talking. It was found that "everyone's views and interests are becoming more and more consistent."
In March of this year, it was revealed that Trump met with Musk and other wealthy donors. At that time, Musk responded on After entering the White House, Musk will be invited to serve as a White House political advisor or administrative advisor. It is said that this position has not been 100% finalized, but it is certain that Musk’s views on issues such as immigration, technology, and corporate supervision will have an important impact on the Trump camp.
On July 13, local time, Trump was shot and injured at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Musk later posted on social media that he fully supported Trump and "hoped he (Trump) would recover soon." This is the first time Musk has explicitly stated his support for Trump.
On July 20, local time, Trump mentioned Musk during his speech at a campaign rally in Michigan, saying that he "has always maintained a good relationship with Musk."
Not long ago, the US media also revealed the news that "Musk plans to donate approximately US$45 million per month to Trump campaign organizations." According to the Wall Street Journal, people familiar with the matter revealed that Musk plans to donate approximately $45 million per month to a political action committee supporting Trump’s presidential campaign. The Trump team said it would not comment on Musk's "huge donation," and Musk did not respond to Reuters' request for comment.
Jimu News Comprehensive Global Times, China News Service
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