Elon Musk

2024 - 11 - 6

Elon Musk & Donald Trump: A Match Made in Election Night Heaven?

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Get the scoop on Elon Musk's controversial ties with Donald Trump as they gear up for a wild election night at Mar-a-Lago!

As the 2024 US presidential elections heat up, none other than tech titan Elon Musk has thrown his hat firmly in Donald Trump's camp. Musk, known for his audacious tweets and money-spinning ventures, is set to join Trump at Mar-a-Lago on election night, where the former president plans to host a "very special group of people". It's the kind of double act that fuels conspiracy theories and ignites the internet: will they discuss rockets, electric cars, or perhaps the future of AI and democracy? We can only guess!

But it looks like not all press is good press; Musk is also facing backlash from a recent $1 million-a-day election giveaway that has spurred a lawsuit. Accusations state that his America Pac misled voters with promises of random prize drawings, and now Musk finds himself at the mercy of the courts. Who knew that a little generosity could lead to legal woes? It’s nothing he can’t handle—after all, he’s survived more than a few Twitter storms!

In the build-up to election night festivities, Musk congratulated Trump on his projected victory, labeling it a ‘clear mandate’ for the former president’s return to power. The billionaire's support seems unshakeable, having committed millions to pro-Trump initiatives. Trump's admiration for Musk was also on display during a recent victory speech, where he dubbed Musk a “super genius” while complimenting SpaceX’s achievements. Clearly, the billionaire buddies have a mutual admiration society going!

While Musk’s political stances might be ruffling a few feathers, these intricacies in his public life showcase a fascinating intersection of technology and politics. As voters voice their discontent with Musk's methods and intentions, the implications of this lawsuit could ripple through the tech and political landscapes. With both players so intertwined in the current narrative, it’s evident that their alliance could shake up the future of American politics in ways we can't yet fathom.

Interesting fact: Despite the controversies, Musk's influence in both technology and politics signifies how one individual's voice can shape public discourse. Moreover, Trump’s connection with tech moguls, especially figures like Musk, reflects a broader trend of billionaires infiltrating politics, blurring the lines between entrepreneurship and governance. Can we expect more mingling of political and tech elites in the years to come? Stay tuned!

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Elon Musk to spend election night with Donald Trump (BBC News)

Trump earlier said he was going to host "a very special group of people" in Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

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Elon Musk sued over $1m-a-day election giveaway (The Guardian)

Complaint alleges Musk's America Pac deceived voters by falsely claiming prize winners would be chosen at random.

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'A clear mandate': Elon Musk reacts to Trump's election performance ... (Business Today)

Elon Musk publicly congratulates Donald Trump on his projected 2024 US presidential election victory, calling the result 'inevitable' and a mandate for ...

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Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump – here's what's at stake for the ... (The Conversation UK)

Elon Musk is supporting Donald Trump in his quest to regain the American presidency. He has committed millions of dollars to a pro-Trump “political action ...

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Elon Musk will join Trump at Mar-a-Lago on election night (The Washington Post)

The tech billionaire is expected to join an evening of events and festivities, as wealthy donors descend on the former president's Mar-a-Lago residence.

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Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom (WIRED)

In the final lead-up to the US presidential election, Elon Musk has thrown the full weight of his celebrity and his resources behind former president and ...

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Trump Hails 'Super Genius' Elon Musk In Victory Speech—Ahead Of ... (Forbes)

Trump called Musk a star before talking extensively about the billionaire's rocket company SpaceX.

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Elon Musk celebrates Donald Trump's early lead in 2024 US ... (Livemint)

2024 US Elections: Billionaire Elon Musk, who is a firm Donald Trump supporter and campaigned for his return to the White House in this election, ...

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Voters sue Elon Musk for fraud over $1 million election sweepstakes (Business Standard)

A day after surviving a legal challenge in Pennsylvania, Musk's daily sweepstakes was hit Tuesday with fresh claims in federal courts in Texas and Michigan.

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Elon Musk is sued over $1.3 million US election giveaway (The Straits Times)

The complaint said he induced voters to sign a petition by falsely claiming they would choose winners randomly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Elon Musk bet big on Trump. Here's what he stands to gain — and ... (CNNMoney)

No single business leader did more to support former President Donald Trump's candidacy than Elon Musk. But the billionaire and his business empire face ...

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Elon Musk's gamble on Donald Trump pays off (Financial Times)

Billionaire chief of Tesla and X looks set to take up influential adviser role in White House.

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Elon Musk is sued over $1 million election giveaway (Reuters)

Elon Musk was sued in a proposed class action on Tuesday by registered voters who signed his petition to support the Constitution for a chance to win his $1 ...

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US Election Results: Elon Musk sued by voters for 'fraud' over million ... (Hindustan Times)

"The $1 million recipients are not chosen by chance. We know exactly who will be announced as the $1 million recipient today and tomorrow,"Musk's lawyer ...

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Elon Musk's super PAC just declared Trump the winner of the 2024 ... (Fortune)

In a post on Musk's social media platform X at 1:26 a.m. ET, America PAC said "BREAKING: Donald Trump has won the 2024 Election."

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Musk Raj: Donald Trump win gives Elon Musk a free run for planet ... (India Today)

Elon Musk bet everything and farm on Donald Trump winning the US elections. Now Trump is going to be the next US President, and as someone who played a key ...

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Elon Musk says Trump win is just the start of his political ambitions (The Washington Post)

Trump called the billionaire a 'new star' during his victory speech and Musk announced plans to push GOP candidates in the 2026 midterms and beyond.

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Elon Musk Says He's A Global Top 20 'Diablo 4' Player, And It's ... (Forbes)

Elon Musk has revealed that he's one of the top 20 Diablo 4 players in the world, a list which contains only two Americans.

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What is Diablo 4, the game Elon Musk is so addicted to he's a top 20 ... (Hindustan Times)

During a surprise appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast, Elon Musk revealed that he is one of the world's top 20 'Diablo 4' players. | Trending.

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Trump Calls Elon Musk A 'Super Genius' In Victory Speech: Here's ... (Forbes)

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, spent more than $100 million to get Trump reelected.

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How not to counter the political sway of Elon Musk's X (Aljazeera.com)

Since billionaire Elon Musk endorsed Republican candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential race in July, X, the social media platform Musk owns, ...

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Elon Musk is being sued over his $1 million giveaway to voters ... (The Verge)

In a proposed class-action lawsuit, one entrant in the America PAC sweepstakes said that since daily giveaway winners weren't chosen 'randomly,' the contest ...

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Tesla stock is soaring as Elon Musk looks to benefit from Donald ... (Quartz)

The Tesla CEO is expected to have a role — or at least influence — in a second Trump administration.

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Elon Musk, the 'super genius' behind Trump's election win, set to ... (Hindustan Times)

Elon Musk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and social networking platform X, has become the focus of attention with Donald Trump's US presidency.

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Tesla Shares Hit Record—Soaring 12%—And Elon Musk Becomes ... (Forbes)

Trump praised Elon Musk as a “super genius” for his support throughout his campaign.

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Trump's victory speech hails 'new star' Elon Musk after tech titan's ... (Fortune)

The Tesla CEO is a rising force in the Republican Party after playing a pivotal role in helping Donald Trump cruise to victory in Tuesday's election.

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Tesla stock price up by 15% after Elon Musk-backed Donald Trump ... (Hindustan Times)

The surge comes after the US president-elect mentioned the billionaire at his victory speech in Florida. On NASDAQ, Tesla shares were trading at $289.41, up by ...

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How Trump's 'new star' Elon Musk stands to benefit from his ... (The Guardian)

There are already signs of a return on the Tesla chief's political investment, and there could be more to come.

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Breakingviews: Elon Musk's biggest conflict is with Donald Trump (Reuters)

Elon Musk has arrived. Shares of his electric car-maker Tesla added roughly $100 billion in value when markets opened Wednesday following Donald Trump's ...

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Elon Musk is about to find out what $130 million for Donald Trump ... (Business Standard)

No billionaire did more to help Donald Trump win the US presidential election than Elon Musk. The Tesla Inc. and SpaceX boss will now find out whether it pays ...

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Trump's Victory Is a Major Win for Elon Musk and Big-Money Politics (The New York Times)

The candidate largely let the billionaire run his $175 million ground game — a gamble that future candidates could look to emulate.

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