Elon Musk makes major statement ahead of US elections; Is SpaceX CEO endorsing Trump?

Musk, a vocal critic of Biden, stated that America now requires a red wave, adding that the US "is toast" if the GOP does not prevail in the 2024 election.

Published on: Mar 25, 2024, 14:57:30 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Ahead of the US presidential elections, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made a major statement that appears to support former US President Donald Trump, who is all set to challenge incumbent Joe Biden.

In a post on X, Elon Musk said the United States "is toast" if the Republican party does not prevail in the 2024 election. (AFP)

Musk, a vocal critic of Biden, stated that America now requires a red wave, adding that the United States "is toast" if the Republican party does not prevail in the 2024 election.

Musk posted on his social media platform X (previously Twitter): "I voted 100% Dem until a few years ago. Now, I think we need a red wave or America is toast."

At several instances, Musk has slammed Biden's way of tackling the Southern border crisis and accused the Democrats of being "controlled by the unions".

Previously, he admitted that he voted for Biden in the 2020 election, but he became critical of Biden after Tesla was barred from the president's 2021 electric vehicle summit.

Also Read: Elon Musk rails against potential TikTok ban after Trump, says it's about ‘censorship and government control’

Musk hasn't ruled out the possibility of endorsing Trump

Musk, during The New York Times Dealbook Summit in November, clarified that he will not be voting for Biden, adding that it doesn't mean he would back Trump.

Both Musk and Trump confirmed about their recent meeting at the X owner's friend place following the reports that the duo met as ex-US president is seeking new donors for his campaign. In an interview with former CNN host Don Lemon, Musk stated Trump did not request any financial assistance and that he will not pay his legal fees in any circumstances.

However, Musk has not rejected the prospect of endorsing a candidate in the White race.

"I want to make a considered decision before the election, and if I do decide to endorse a candidate then I would explain exactly why," he said.

Also Read: Donald Trump offered to sell Truth Social to Elon Musk: ‘Talks failed but…’

Earlier in March, The Washington Post reported that Trump proposed to sell his social media platform Truth Social to Musk. Citing two unnamed sources, the report said that the offer was made last summer when Musk was already running X, formerly known as Twitter.

According to the sources, the two discussed the matter "more than was previously known," and Trump told his confidants that the X owner should buy Truth Social despite the failed talks.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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