

What Do Billionaires Like Elon Musk Want From Trump?
8 snips Oct 22, 2024
Susan Glasser, a Staff writer for The New Yorker, dives into Elon Musk's significant $75 million backing of Donald Trump. They discuss Musk's potential role in a future administration, exploring the transactional nature of billionaire influence in politics. Glasser highlights how financial contributions from figures like Musk shape policy decisions and raise ethical questions about governance. The conversation reveals the evolving relationship between billionaires and politicians as they navigate the changing political landscape.
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Trump's Reliance on Billionaires
- Trump's billionaire supporters contribute larger sums and hold greater influence compared to Harris'.
- This dynamic makes Trump more reliant on these individuals, creating a transactional relationship.
Peltz's Shift on Trump
- Nelson Peltz, initially critical of Trump, hosted a fundraiser and urged support despite calling Trump a "terrible human being."
- This highlights the pragmatic approach of some Republicans prioritizing Biden's defeat.
Peltz's Influence on Postal Service Attacks
- Peltz influenced Trump's attacks on the U.S. Postal Service by presenting an unsubstantiated dossier alleging Amazon's preferential treatment.
- This demonstrates Trump's susceptibility to influence from billionaire associates.