Published 11:32 IST, November 5th 2024
Elon Musk's Mother Blames Biden, Harris For Delay in Son's Projects, Attempt to Shut Down 'X'
Elon Musk's mother, Maye Musk, recently explained why her son became involved in politics and endorsed former President Donald Trump
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Washington: Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's mor, Maye Musk, recently explained why her son became involved in politics and endorsed former President Donald Trump , current Democratic minee, during an interview with Fox News. She criticized Biden-Harris administration, alleging that ir policies have delayed Musk's projects and that y have even attempted to shut down his social media platform, X.
In her conversation with Fox News, Maye Musk remarked, “He hasn't got a choice.”
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She claimed that government regulations aimed at slowing down projects at X, Tesla, and Neuralink, along with moves to ban X, compelled her son to take a stand.
Musk officially endorsed Trump on July 13, 2024, following an assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania. This endorsement marked a shift for Musk, who had previously supported Democratic candidates like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Musk has poured millions into his pro-Trump committee, America PAC, which has already spent $118 million and has budget to spend tens of millions more. This financial backing is seen as a major boost for Trump's campaign.
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Musk's support for Trump is closely tied to his desire for significant government deregulation, particularly in realm of exploration. Musk has argued that excessive regulations hinder invation and impede progress toward becoming a multiplanetary species, a central goal of his company, X.
Musk has been vocal about his support for Trump on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). He has expressed concerns about overregulation and its impact on America's future in , stating that voting for Trump is voting for Mars.
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endorsement has t been without controversy. Musk's anti-union statements and his alignment with Trump's policies have drawn criticism from Democrats and labor unions. Some Democratic strategists believe that Musk's endorsement may have backfired by energizing Democratic base against Trump.
11:32 IST, November 5th 2024