Former President Donald Trump recently engaged in an interview with tech billionaire Elon Musk on X, criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for avoiding the media since becoming the Democratic nominee for the White House. Trump accused Harris of being more liberal than Bernie Sanders and labeled her a radical-left lunatic, warning that if she becomes president, the country will no longer exist. He criticized her beliefs in defunding the police and ending fracking. Trump’s comments came as Harris had gone 22 days without facing the media, avoiding press conferences and interviews.
During the interview with Musk, Trump discussed various policy issues such as immigration, assassination attempts against him, inflation, and education. He expressed his desire to close the Department of Education and return control over education to the states, believing that most states would excel in this area. Trump also voiced concerns about the state of immigration in the U.S., stating that over 20 million people have entered the country, including criminals and terrorists from around the world. He criticized Harris and Biden for their handling of the migrant crisis at the border.
Trump also reflected on the impact of his tweets and actions during his presidency, particularly in relation to foreign policy and international relations. He claimed that he quickly resolved the tensions with North Korea by calling Kim Jong-un “Little Rocket Man” and asserting that his red button was bigger. Trump highlighted his tough stance on nations like Russia, China, and North Korea during his time in office. He credited his approach with preventing certain conflicts and events from occurring.
Trump touched on the circumstances surrounding Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race, characterizing it as a Democratic “coup” that forced Biden to drop out due to concerns about his age and mental acuity. He criticized Biden as the worst president in history and accused him of being controlled by others within the party. Trump and Musk also discussed the recent sale of X, previously known as Twitter, to Musk, and Trump’s return to the platform after nearly a year of suspension following the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
Musk described the unscripted interview with Trump as highly entertaining, with no limits on the subject matter. Trump used the platform to criticize the current administration, accusing them of lying and failing in areas such as border security and crime prevention. He emphasized the need to make America great again and restore the American Dream. The interview garnered significant attention, with over 1 million listeners tuning in at various points during the discussion. Trump’s return to X marked a re-emergence on social media after a period of absence following his suspension.
