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Word Exchanges Between the Billionaires: Elon Musk Responds to Donald Trump, Says DeSantis Will Easily Win in 2024 Against Biden
Red State ^ | 07/12/2022 | Levon Satamian

Posted on 07/11/2022 10:04:38 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

Elon Musk responded to former President Donald Trump’s claim that Musk is “another bull—t artist.” Trump was referring to Musk backing out of the Twitter deal and saying Musk voted for him, although Musk says that he voted Republican for the first time in 2022 for Texas Rep. Mayra Flores.

Musk said the deal was off, citing Twitter’s “bot” problem, but this could be far from over, as Musk’s deal might be settled in court. Trump said during his rally in Anchorage, Alaska:

“Elon. Elon. Elon. He’s not going to buy Twitter … And where did you hear that before? From me … He’s got himself a mess, I’ve looked at his contract … Ya know, Elon says he’s never voted Republican, but I didn’t know that because he told me that he voted for me, so he’s another bull—t artist.”

It is unclear whether Musk voted for Trump, Biden, or at all in 2020; however, he did mention that he voted for former President Barack Obama in 2008 and 2012.

Another reason Trump could have called him out is that Musk noted that he is leaning towards and will likely vote for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) in 2024 if he chooses to run for President.

Musk responded today to Trump on Twitter:

“I don’t hate the man, but it’s time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset. Dems should also call off the attack – don’t make it so that Trump’s only way to survive is to regain the Presidency.”

Although Musk said he would vote Republican, it does not seem likely he will vote for Trump in 2024 if Trump decides to run for a second term. Musk added:

“Trump would be 82 at end of term, which is too old to be chief executive of anything, let alone the United States of America. If DeSantis runs against Biden in 2024, then DeSantis will easily win – he doesn’t even need to campaign.”

When syndicated talkshow host Joe Pagliarulo mentioned the Trump administration’s accomplishments, Elon said:

“Yeah, but too much drama. Do we really want a bull in a china shop situation every single day!? Also, I think the legal maximum age for start of Presidential term should be 69.”

I don’t hate the man, but it’s time for Trump to hang up his hat & sail into the sunset.

Dems should also call off the attack – don’t make it so that Trump’s only way to survive is to regain the Presidency.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 12, 2022

Recently, in the New York Times/Sienna College poll, a Michigan teacher who voted for Biden in 2020 said:

“I’m just going to come out and say it: I want younger blood … I am so tired of all old people running our country. I don’t want someone knocking on death’s door.”

It will be an interesting primary if DeSantis and Trump both run in 2024, but Musk has made it clear that he will support DeSantis if he runs.



TOPICS: Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: 2024; desantis; donaldtrump; election2024; elonmusk; fl; florida; musk; nevertrump; nevertrumper; nevertrumpers; nevertrumpertrolls; rondesantis; spacex; starlink; tesla; trump; truthsocial; twitter
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To: SeekAndFind

I support Donald Trump but I still don’t understand why he decided to pick a fight with Musk in the first place. He has enough enemies already.


21 posted on 07/12/2022 2:41:53 AM PDT by protest1
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22 posted on 07/12/2022 2:43:06 AM PDT by newfreep (“Leftism, under all of its brand names, is a severe, violent & evil mental disorder.”)
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To: newfreep
Intertesting!

Ps What kind of sad person would have to look up what a WeiBo was... not me for sure ;)

23 posted on 07/12/2022 4:03:10 AM PDT by protest1
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To: SeekAndFind

Desantis is not running in ‘24 so the point is moot.


24 posted on 07/12/2022 4:04:48 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: heshtesh

Trump or nothing.


25 posted on 07/12/2022 4:05:50 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: protest1

I don’t understand why the opinions of an idiot savant mean so much to so many?


26 posted on 07/12/2022 4:07:16 AM PDT by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn...)
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To: protest1

It was a Jack Posovic tweet - a former military intel agent.

There’s definitely a dark side to Elon Musk if he’s praising CCP communists...


27 posted on 07/12/2022 4:09:21 AM PDT by newfreep (“Leftism, under all of its brand names, is a severe, violent & evil mental disorder.”)
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To: newfreep

Musk has prospered through the babylonian system. He will never completely give it up and in the end will side with it.


28 posted on 07/12/2022 4:13:45 AM PDT by ground_fog ( My God this was from today!S)
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To: SeekAndFind; JulieRNR21; Travis McGee; AAABEST; kinganamort; katherineisgreat; floriduh voter; ...
I really wish that Donald Trump hadn't made this comment about Musk -- I just don't see any profit to it, and it just adds more fuel to a fire better applied elsewhere. Add a mention of DeSantis to the mix, and it gives the lefties just more contention, real or perceived, to crow about.

Florida Freeper

I'm compiling a list of FReepers interested in Florida-related topics.
If you want to be added, please FReepMail me.

29 posted on 07/12/2022 4:18:37 AM PDT by Joe Brower ("Might we not live in a nobler dream than this?" -- John Ruskin)
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To: JD_UTDallas

4 more years...

desantis for florida governor 2022...

florida first!... 😎


30 posted on 07/12/2022 4:26:11 AM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value and makes people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: heshtesh

I’m selfish I guess, but I’d rather DeSantis wait till we have a solid Conservative replacement in FL. Ugh Nikki Freid would be a nightmare imo


31 posted on 07/12/2022 4:31:08 AM PDT by pnz1 ("These people have gone stone-cold crazy")
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To: ganeemead

(We do not HAVE until 2024 or even to January of 23)

I wish I could say you’re wrong but I have the same concerns.

🛐🙏✝️


32 posted on 07/12/2022 4:39:37 AM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: pnz1

My bottom line is I want to see at least 12 years of competent leadership 4 years of Trump then 8 years of DeSantis and then who ever DeSantis puts on the path after that.


33 posted on 07/12/2022 4:51:56 AM PDT by heshtesh
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To: newfreep

Yeah, but how sincere is praise thrown toward the rulers of a one-party system by someone trying to make bank?


34 posted on 07/12/2022 5:14:31 AM PDT by TimSkalaBim
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To: SaveFerris

One other kind of thing we do not have; Any sort of a viable or believable voting system that any body with brains and talent could trust....


35 posted on 07/12/2022 5:23:55 AM PDT by ganeemead (There is no definition of patriotism that includes stooging or siding with Nazis against Christians.)
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To: Mozzafiato
DeSantis is not Hispanic, he is 100% Italian.

DeSantis, like me is 100% AMERICAN, with Italian ancestors.

If he were 100% Italian {from Sicily}, he could run for head of the Mafia, but not President of the United States.

He is not hispanic but he shops at 'bogotas' and eats tacos for breakfast, so there is that.

36 posted on 07/12/2022 5:26:08 AM PDT by USS Alaska (NUKE ALL MOOSELIMB TERRORISTS, NOW.)
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To: ganeemead

This country has been systematically destroyed since 2008.

It is shocking. 😳😱


37 posted on 07/12/2022 5:38:43 AM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord, The Christ and The Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com/)
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To: SeekAndFind
I like DeSantis, but when he gets into national elections, the dems are going to start their endless lawfare campaign against him. They are doing that to Trump, but the difference is that Trump has an army of personal lawyers and the personal wealth to finance them. Trump's lawyers will also bite back, and it will not be fun for whichever tool the dems recruit.

I don't think DeSantis has the personal wealth to maintain a team of lawyers to watch out for him. He could end up like Sarah Palin, tied up in legal shenanigans that drained her financially.

Unless republicans come up with an effective method against dem lawfare against their most effective leaders, candidates with regular wealth will be tied up in all kinds of legal process.

38 posted on 07/12/2022 5:38:47 AM PDT by Moorings
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To: JD_UTDallas

I thought he was Italian?


39 posted on 07/12/2022 5:47:46 AM PDT by Katya (lacking in the feelings department, )
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To: newfreep

“There’s definitely a dark side to Elon Musk if he’s praising CCP communists...”

He’s never done that. Read what’s he’s said about government;

“Government is simply the biggest corporation, with the sole monopoly on violence, and where you have no recourse.” - Elon Musk

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=elon+musk+government+corporation


40 posted on 07/12/2022 6:24:36 AM PDT by dynoman (Objectivity is the essence of intelligence. - Marilyn vos Savant)
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