Posted on 06/28/2024 7:56:11 PM PDT by NetAddicted
Tesla CEO and X/Twitter owner Elon Musk has labeled both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden as “talking puppets” in response to the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.
Benzinga reports that tech mogul Elon Musk weighed in on the recent debate between presumptive nominees Donald Trump and Joe Biden. In a statement that has caught the attention of both political analysts and the general public, Musk dismissed both candidates as mere “talking puppets.”
Musk’s comments came in response to venture capitalist David Sacks, where he stated, “They’re just talking puppets. It was a setup for a switch.”
This remark is particularly noteworthy given Musk’s previous interactions with both political figures. While he has been openly critical of Biden and his policies, Musk has also revealed that Trump occasionally calls him “out of the blue for no reason,” describing the former president as “very nice” during these calls.
But, Musk and Trump haven’t always been on particularly friendly terms. Breitbart News reported in July of 2022 that Trump criticized Musk for his reliance on government subsidies:
Recalling the billionaire’s visit to the White House during his presidency, Trump said that Musk wanted government subsidies for many of his projects that offered big promises without delivering many rewards. Trump said:
“When Elon Musk came to the White House asking me for help on all of his many subsidized projects....
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That’s not what Musk means.
Elon is obviously pro trump but he also for very obvious reasons has to claim being neutral
Trumped turned off some potential allies in his first term with his brash style. This time he looks more controlled.
So, what did Elon mean? I like his first name.
Musk has an Elongated ego. Nobody can be better than him or his equal.
Good God, get over it karen.
fwiw Davud Sacks is one of the rare Pres Trump billionaire donors.
I’m not bothering to hunt it down but this does not ring true as it is being presented.
libh8er is a closet Trumph8er.
I read it as the debate was a setup to get rid of Biden, that the two men were simply puppets on a stage in the Democrats scheme. I didn’t take it as a deliberate insult to Trump.
Maybe he thinks Trump won’t give him any taxpayers monies?-)
>>>>Trumped turned off some potential allies in his first term with his brash style.<<<<
Why are you referring to Trump as “Trumped”?
Ironically the left reigned in Trump, trying to give Biden the advantage.
But turned out, Trump was better with the format.
Mute button. Allowing Joe to speak.
Trump's biggest flaw is his toxic personality.
But we didn't see any of that last night.
It was a gift from CNN to Trump.
Why shouldn’t Musk get government money if he is doing work for the government.
We should believe what he is actually saying…the world is controlled by people that are not in government. The world is a stage as Shakesphere said.
What toxic personality?
Donald Trump isn’t Ronald Reagan.
I’ve never found Trump to be toxic. Harrumph!
:)
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