Elon Gives Big Donation, Big Endorsement and Big Advice to Donald Trump
Jul 16, 2024
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Bloomberg Businessweek editor Brad Stone discusses Elon Musk's donation to a Trump Super-PAC, Musk's immediate endorsement of Trump after an assassination attempt, potential consequences under a Biden presidency, the complex relationship between Musk and Trump, and speculation on Musk endorsing Trump through a Zoom session. The episode also covers Tesla's delayed Robotaxi unveiling and speculates on a potential October announcement.
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Donald Trump highlights their political alignment and Musk's increasing influence in government affairs.
The delay in Tesla's robotaxi reveal sparks doubts about the project's feasibility and raises concerns about Musk's reliability in delivering new products.
Deep dives
Elon Musk's Political Allegiance and Donations
Elon Musk, now the richest person globally, announces supporting the Republican party in the upcoming elections. His reported donation of $45 million per month to a super PAC backing Donald Trump showcases his political evolution and influence. Musk's association with Trump and significant financial contributions raise questions regarding his motives and potential impact on government contracts.
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Tesla's Robotic Taxi Unveiling Delay
Tesla postpones the highly anticipated robotaxi reveal from August to October due to purported design alterations. The delay triggers market volatility and speculation about the feasibility of the project. Elon Musk's track record with product launches prompts skepticism and concerns about the readiness of Tesla's robotaxi initiative.
Potential Collaboration Between Elon Musk and Trump
Speculation arises on Elon Musk's potential collaborations with Trump, potentially involving new product launches or political events. Musk's alliance with Trump hints at shared grievances and strategic interests, especially related to government contracts and regulatory matters. The partnership's implications on Tesla's brand image and market positioning remain subjects of scrutiny and intrigue.
The fortunes of Elon Musk and Donald Trump have been converging for the better part of the past year. But over the past week, the union became official. On Friday, Bloomberg broke the news of a significant donation to a Trump Super-PAC. Then on Saturday, immediately after an assassination attempt on Trump’s life, Musk tweeted out his endorsement of the former president.
David, Max, and Dana are joined Bloomberg Businessweek editor Brad Stone, who sat down with Trump in Florida for this month’s cover story, to discuss what Trump and Musk have in common, what may come out of this union, and how big of a black eye for Musk a Trump loss would mean. All this, plus the disappearing Robotaxi.