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Musk, Politics, and Social Media Dynamics
This chapter explores the political alliance between tech CEO Elon Musk and Donald Trump, emphasizing the rarity of a tech leader's direct political involvement. It analyzes the implications of Musk's ownership of X (formerly Twitter) on U.S. political discourse, including the polarization among users and the potential consequences of his hard-right shift. The conversation also critiques the effectiveness of tech figures in shaping political outcomes while assessing the evolving role of social media in political campaigns.