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The Campaign Moment: The Elon Musk effect

Oct 25, 2024
Trisha Thadani, a technology reporter at The Washington Post covering Elon Musk, and Michael Schur, a national political reporter, dive into Musk's significant role in Trump's campaign. They discuss Musk's million-dollar voter incentive and the legal implications behind it. The duo explores the dynamics of super PACs and grassroots campaigning while unraveling how Musk’s social media influence is shaping political messaging. They also analyze the intertwining of wealth and politics, raising questions about accountability in a billionaire-driven campaign landscape.
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