Published 00:58 IST, July 22nd 2024
America That Believes In Individual Freedom & Merit: Elon Musk After Biden Pulls Out
Following Joe Biden's decision to not fight US Presidential elections, Elon Musk said that he has always believed in America that maximizes individual freedom.
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Washington: After US President Joe Biden opted out of the race for the 2024 Presidential elections, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, said that he believes in an America that emphasizes individual freedom and merit, and such values and principles are no longer associated with Democratic Party.
Pendulum Has Swung To Republican Party
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“I believe in an America that maximizes individual freedom and merit. That used to be the Democratic Party, but now the pendulum has swung to the Republican Party,” Elon Musk posted on X.
Long-Time Democratic Supporters Excited About Trump-Vance
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He also mentioned that his friends who have supported Democrats for a long time are excited about Republican candidate Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance.
“My smartest friends, including those living in the San Francisco Bay Area who have been lifelong Dems, are excited about Trump/Vance,” Musk said.
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Biden Opts Out of Re-Election
Biden, 81, could not reverse growing sentiment within his party and has backed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him as the Democratic nominee.
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“My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this,” US President Joe Biden posted on X.
The decision came hours after the uproar over Biden's reelection bid showed no signs of abating Sunday with a fifth senator urging him to withdraw from the race and let Democrats hold an “open process” for a new nominee. The Biden campaign acknowledged “differing opinions” but said the party would unite to defeat Republican Donald Trump.
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00:58 IST, July 22nd 2024