Trump's X Interview with Elon Musk Plagued by Technical Glitches and Political Backlash

Former President Donald Trump's interview with billionaire Elon Musk on X Spaces faced technical difficulties and drew criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which accused Trump of advocating for policies that would "sell out" the middle class.

In a highly anticipated interview on X Spaces, former President Donald Trump joined billionaire Elon Musk for a live audio chat that was marred by technical glitches and sparked political backlash. The interview, which took place on Monday night, faced significant technical difficulties at the start, delaying its commencement for a considerable period.

Despite the initial setbacks, millions of listeners tuned in to hear Trump discuss various issues with Musk, including immigration, the recent attack on his campaign rally, inflation, and the elimination of the Department of Education. During the interview, Trump outlined his stance on several controversial policies, such as closing down the Department of Education and allowing states to have more control over school systems.

Trump's X Interview with Elon Musk Plagued by Technical Glitches and Political Backlash

Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign swiftly condemned Trump's interview, criticizing his policy proposals and taking a jab at the technical difficulties experienced by X Spaces. In a statement, campaign spokesperson Joseph Costello denounced Trump's extremism and his "Project 2025" agenda, an initiative that has drawn criticism for its authoritarian and Christian nationalist proposals.

Costello accused Trump of pandering to "self-obsessed rich guys" like Elon Musk and prioritizing their interests over those of the middle class. The campaign pointed out the flaws in Trump's proposed policies, such as eliminating the Department of Education and cutting funding for Medicaid and Medicare.

Trump's X Interview with Elon Musk Plagued by Technical Glitches and Political Backlash

Project 2025, authored by conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, has been criticized by some as a plan that undermines civil liberties and infuses the government with Christian values. Trump has previously distanced himself from the initiative, but his comments during the interview with Musk raised concerns about his potential support for some of its proposals.

The interview marked Trump's return to X after nearly a year of inactivity on the platform. Prior to the interview, he had only posted a few campaign ads and shared his mugshot once. His suspension from the platform in 2021, then known as Twitter, followed the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021.

Trump's X Interview with Elon Musk Plagued by Technical Glitches and Political Backlash

Musk's decision to reinstate Trump's account has been met with mixed reactions. Some view it as a sign of the platform's commitment to free speech, while others see it as a dangerous move that could amplify harmful rhetoric. The technical difficulties experienced during the Trump-Musk interview further raised questions about the platform's reliability and ability to handle high-profile events.

As Trump continues to campaign for the presidency, his interview with Musk has added fuel to the political debate over his policies and the role of technology in shaping the public discourse. With the race heating up, the fallout from this interview is likely to continue to be a topic of discussion in the weeks and months to come.

Trump's X Interview with Elon Musk Plagued by Technical Glitches and Political Backlash